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Pakistani PM Mediating to Ease US Tensions With Iran

Ayaz Gul

   Margaret Besheer contributed to this report.

   ISLAMABAD - Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed Tuesday he is
   trying and mediating to help de-escalate tensions between the United
   States and Iran.

   Khan spoke to reporters on the sidelines of the United Nations General
   Assembly, a day after holding bilateral meetings with U.S. President
   Donald Trump and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

   "President Trump asked me that if we could de-escalate the situation
   and maybe come up with another deal. So, I did convey this (to the
   Iranian president) and yes, we are trying our best. It's an ongoing
   thing so I can't reveal more than that," Khan said.

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