Iran and US continue talks - Pakistan
Pakistan on Thursday said it is doing its "utmost" to bring the U.S. and Iran back to the negotiating table under the Islamabad memorandum of understanding signed last month.
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US Congress trying to drive wedge between Baku and Yerevan
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Trump considering 3 options for development of Iran war
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US and Iran to mediators: return to talks possible
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Massive blackout hits Georgia
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Lavrov meets with Araghchi in Cholpon-Ata
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting Friday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in the Kyrgyz resort city of Cholpon-Ata to discuss rising tensions in the Gulf region.
