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Trump says war in Iran “close to over”; Israel to discuss Lebanon ceasefire, and more
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Donald Trump said the war in Iran was “close to over” as Pakistan’s army chief arrived in Tehran to try to advance peace talks between Iran and America; Israel’s security cabinet is set to meet on Wednesday to consider a ceasefire in Lebanon, according to Reuters, a news agency.
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