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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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'Pakistani mediators compromised, favour Iran at expense of US': Defence analyst General Jack Keane

Washington DC: Following US President Donald Trump's decision to halt plans for a massive stike on Iran to reopen diplomatic engagement for a deal with Tehran, retired US General Jack Keane, a prominent defence analyst and supporter of Trump, has criticised the role of Pakistan and Qatar as mediators in efforts aimed at easing tensions with Iran, alleging that both countries are "compromised" because they favour Tehran over Washington.

Genral Kean is the Chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, a member of the prestigious Secretary of Defense Policy Board, having advised four US Defence Secretaries and a member of the 2018 and 2022 Congressional Commission on the National Defence Strategy.

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