Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation in MidEast
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir discussed regional peace and ways to reach a negotiated settlement to disputes, the statement added.
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Netanyahu says Iran tried to kill his son, US launches new sanctions program against Islamic regime
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"Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten the economic ostracism of countries and entities, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or wilfully ignored."
US envoy Barrack reverses Golan comments, reaffirms Trump's recognition of Israeli sovereignty
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