Rubio reports ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal
World Briefly
May 23, 2026

Rubio reports ‘slight progress’ in Iran talks as Pakistan renews efforts to mediate a peace deal

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that “slight progress” was made during talks with Iran as Pakistan’s army chief traveled to Tehran in a renewed effort to mediate a peace deal and uncertainty loomed over whether the war would resume.

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