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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iran Engages Mediators to De-escalate Tensions with US

Jul 13, 2026 04:22 AM CT Tehran, Iran diplomacy,de-escalation,iran,united-states,qatar,pakistan,oman

Summary

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed ongoing diplomatic talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan, and Oman. The objective is to prevent further escalation in the conflict between Iran and the United States, indicating a preference for de-escalation channels amidst heightened tensions.

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Iran says talks continuing with mediators to prevent escalation Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that it is continuing talks with mediators from Qatar, Pakistan and Oman in an effort to prevent any further escalation in its war with the United States. β€œThe role...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Continuing talks with mediators to prevent further escalation in its war with the United States.

United States NEUTRAL

Subject of de-escalation efforts by Iran to prevent further conflict.

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