Iran and the US are close to an understanding aimed at ending the war, officials say
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic. Iran signaled “narrowing differences” in negotiations with the U. S. after Pakistan’s army chief held more talks in Tehran, and U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told journalists in India that “there’s been some and...
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