Retired U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane raises concerns about the roles of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar as mediators in negotiations involving Iran. In his comments, Keane questions whether these countries can be trusted in the diplomatic process and argues they may be influenced in ways that affect how the negotiations proceed. He also contends that their involvement could shape U.S. policy decisions, including how Washington approaches pressure related to Iran. The reporting centers on Keane’s critique rather than presenting new, independently verified information about the conduct of the mediating countries or specific details of any ongoing talks. Across the sources, the core point is that Keane challenges the credibility of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar in the context of Iran negotiations and suggests their actions could weaken or divert the United States from using stronger military pressure. No additional consensus facts about the negotiations themselves, their participants beyond Keane’s cited countries, or any concrete evidence for his claims are included in the available summaries.