Iran talks seek to avert renewed U.S. strikes

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The negotiations come amid an escalating Gulf crisis and warnings that another round of U.S. military action could follow the elections. Qatar and Pakistan are consulting with Tehran over conditions for de-escalation, while disruptions to regional sea lanes have raised wider concerns about energy, food security and global trade. The conflicting public positions underscore the fragility of diplomacy and the risk that talks could fail quickly.[1][2]

Sources: Reuters, GMA Network, Xinhua