A US senator expressed apprehension over Pakistan mediating the US-Iran conflict, following viral remarks by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral.
Scott's comments came on social media platform X
Jul 07, 2026
12:16 pm
What's the storyUnited States Senator Rick Scott has raised concerns over Pakistan's potential role as a mediator in the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran.
The skepticism comes after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at his funeral.
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