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U.S. Special Envoy Steve Wyckoff and Jared Kushner to hold direct talks with Iran in Pakistan this weekend.
Iranian top diplomat confirmed to attend the upcoming talks.
Vice President Vance steps back from lead negotiator role in Iran talks.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ur

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