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Iran’s top diplomat holds talks in Oman; US Justice Department issue subpoenas to journalists, and more
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Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, held talks with his Omani counterpart about the future of the Strait of Hormuz; America’s Justice Department issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists, demanding that they testify before a grand jury in New York next week.
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