Iran rejects direct talks with US envoys in Pakistan
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to arrive in Islamabad on Saturday for talks with Iran in the latest attempt by the US to broker a peace deal. Although Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Friday, Iran has ruled out direct negotiations with US representatives. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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