A source close to the negotiating team said that after sending Iran's 14-point text three days ago, the Americans have once again given Iran a text through a Pakistani mediator, Tasnim reports

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Turkish Presidency says President Erdogan told US President Trump that an extension of ceasefire with Iran is positive, believes contested issues can be resolved

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Iran President Pezeshkian says Iran has consistently honored its commitments and explored every avenue to avert war; all paths remain open from our side.

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A source close to the negotiating team said that after sending Iran's 14-point text three days ago, the Americans have once again given Iran a text through a Pakistani mediator, Tasnim reports

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US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu hold testy call over Iran, WSJ reports

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Iran is reviewing the text and has not yet responded.
Pakistani mediator in Tehran seeks to bring the texts closer together.
Nothing has been finalized yet.

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