NYTIMES (Matthew Cullen) - Trump Threatens a Middle East Mediator
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NPR (The Associated Press) - U.S. and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari and Pakistani mediators, with "positive progress made," and they agreed to continue discussions, host Qatar said.
JUSTTHENEWS (Steven Richards) - Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises concerns about its reliability
The role of Islamabad’s chief nuclear scientist in the beginnings of Iran’s nuclear program as well as its support for the Taliban, against U.S. interests, raise questions about whether the U.S. can rely on Pakistan as a mediator with Tehran.
NYTIMES (Vivian Nereim) - How Quiet Oman Landed Itself in Trump’s Cross Hairs
As the Iran war drags on, Oman — a U.S. ally and mediator with Iran — has found itself at odds with the Trump administration and some of its own neighbors.
ABCNEWS - Republican Sen. Graham questions Pakistan's role in Iran negotiations
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham says he does not trust Pakistan and questioned the country's role as a mediator in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Maricopa County seeks mediator over who controls the county's elections
Maricopa County Supervisor Mark Stewart is hoping a court-ordered mediator can settle the dispute between the Board of Supervisors and Recorder Justin Heap about who controls the county’s elections.
NYTIMES (Elian Peltier and Salman Masood) - Pakistan, Playing Mediator Between U.S. and Iran, Is Calling Several Countries
Washington, Tehran, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Istanbul and Brussels have all received calls as Pakistan plays mediator between the United States and Iran.