Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says cannot necessarily say that have reached a point where an agreement is close, Tasnim reports; focus of negotiations is on ending the war

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Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says cannot necessarily say that have reached a point where an agreement is close, Tasnim reports; focus of negotiations is on ending the war

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Delegation from Qatar is currently holding talks with Iran's foreign minister, but Pakistani side remains the mediator in negotiations.
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