Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, regional officials say

Mediators have achieved progress in efforts to get the United States and Iran back to negotiations and avert an all-out war in the Middle East, two regional officials said Monday, with a pause in attacks coming after a period of rapidly escalating tensions.

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Mediators see progress in efforts to halt Iran war as drone attacks rattle region

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Iran war update: Mediators are reporting progress in diplomatic efforts in the Middle East

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Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say

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Mediators see progress in diplomatic efforts to halt Iran war, 2 regional officials say

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