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Mediators Trying to Pull U.S. and Iran Back From Brink, Officials Say

NYT > World News·July 10, 2026
Mediators Trying to Pull U.S. and Iran Back From Brink, Officials Say

Mediators from Qatar are working to ease tensions between the US and Iran, seeking to restore a fragile truce after days of strikes between the two countries. The efforts have resulted in an uneasy pause in hostilities, as diplomats attempt to prevent further escalation. Officials report that Qatari mediators are engaging with both sides to find a way forward. The goal is to salvage the tattered truce and prevent a wider conflict from breaking out.

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