Iran says 'no' to Pakistan's attempt to play peace broker, eyes Qatar role
Iran has rejected Pakistan's attempt to mediate in the West Asia conflict, instead considering Qatar as a potential broker. The move comes as tensions escalate in the region, with Iran having downed a US aircraft and the US responding with caution.
Iran has refused to meet with a US-led delegation in Pakistan, rejecting the country's attempt to mediate in the conflict. Iran has also deemed US demands as unacceptable. Meanwhile, Iran is considering Qatar as a potential mediator. Tensions in the region have increased after a US aircraft was downed by Iran. Iran's military has claimed to have hit Israeli military targets in retaliation. A senior Iranian official stated that Iran can sustain the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz for years, effectively shutting down the waterway to US and allied vessels.
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