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<v Sarah>Pakistan says it moved the talks forward.

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<v Sarah>Forward toward what, exactly?

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<v Sarah>Quick recap if you're joining us: the U.S.-Iran channel has been blocked since the June 17 MoU expired without a final peace deal.

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<v Sarah>Hormuz reopening, sanctions, nuclear terms, and demands to end the war are all unresolved.

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<v Sarah>After the framework failed to produce a settlement

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<v Sarah>Pakistan has pushed its mediator role again

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<v Sarah>with Field Marshal Asim Munir traveling to Tehran for senior talks.

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<v Rich>This is Iran War Daily.

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<v Rich>Pakistan claims a breakthrough.

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<v Rich>Cyberattacks are reaching power systems, and Washington is tightening pressure at sea.

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<v Rich>Let's start in Tehran.

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<v Rich>We're staying with this story: US-Iran deal negotiations.

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<v Rich>Follow the show and you won't miss what comes next.

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