After US Vice President JD Vance's praise for Pakistan, Republican Senators have raised questions about the country's role in negotiations to end the West Asia conflict. Pakistan and Qatar emerged as primary mediators, but senators pointed to their 'history of harbouring terrorists' and helping Iran's 'terror campaign.'
Senators Rick Scott and Tim Sheehy criticized Pakistan's past actions, including hiding Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden for a decade. They suggested that UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia should be included in talks, as they are the 'real allies' of the US in the region.
Senator Lindsey Graham previously questioned Pakistan's reliability as a mediator, citing its animosity towards Israel and allowing Iranian military aircraft to be parked at its airfields.
