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2026-03-29

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The foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, meet in Islamabad to express their "full support" for potential Iran–United States talks hosted by Pakistan.

Sources: AFP via ''L'Orient Today AFP via France 24 Financial Times Reuters Saudi Gazette The Jerusalem Post Times of Israel Vatican News Xinhua

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