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25 August 2026

Middle East: Pakistan sees progress in US-Iran peace talks

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Middle East: Pakistan sees progress in US-Iran peace talks

Pakistani mediators have cited "progress" after talks in Tehran on the US-Israeli war on Iran and the prospect of peace. Meanwhile, Iran says it will retaliate to new US "economic D-day" sanctions. DW has more.

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