U.S. could send senior officials back to Pakistan for Iran talks within days, sources say
The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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The Trump administration is considering a renewed diplomatic push that could send officials back to Pakistan within days, sources said.
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