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US, Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan, seeking end to six-week war

The warring parties still appeared to be far apart on key issues, including sanctions and Lebanon.

(From left) VP of US JD Vance with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iran's parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf during US-Iran talks, in Peshawar, Pakistan, on April 11.

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