U.S Senator Chris V Hollen praises Pakistan’s mediation role, calls Iran war illegal
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- Speaking at a fundraising event hosted by Pakistani cardiologist Dr.
- He also criticized the origins of the war, saying it should never have been initiated by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize WASHINGTON D.C: U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, praised Pakistan for its efforts to ease tensions between the United States and Iran, calling Islamabad’s mediation role “important and commendable” as it seeks to facilitate dialogue and de-escalation.
Speaking at a fundraising event hosted by Pakistani cardiologist Dr. Mubashir Chaudhry, Van Hollen said he welcomed Pakistan’s efforts to bring parties closer to negotiations and help prevent further escalation of conflict in the Middle East.
He also criticized the origins of the war, saying it should never have been initiated by President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.