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centerLIVE UPDATEHistoric Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust
NEWS SUMMARY
US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf are set to hold historic talks in Islamabad this weekend, marking the highest-level engagement since 1979. These discussions aim to de-escalate regional tensions and explore diplomatic solutions amidst deep-seated distrust and complex geopolitical challenges.
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