โผ๏ธ US & Iran both confirm ongoing talks amid US military buildup and Iranian readiness
Even as the US continues its threats and military buildup and Iran signals readiness, both sides have confirmed that communications remain ongoing.
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โผ๏ธ US & Iran both confirm ongoing talks amid US military buildup and Iranian readiness
Even as the US continues its threats and military buildup and Iran signals readiness, both sides have confirmed that communications remain ongoing.
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