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  "id": 3183224,
  "title": "Pakistan says army chief held talks with Iran focused on preventing further escalation in MidEast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/pakistan-says-army-chief-held-talks-with-iran-focused-on-preventing-3183224",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T04:18:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-906482"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan's army chief, Asim Munir, engaged in talks with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, focusing on measures to prevent further escalation in the Middle East conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Pakistani military statement. The discussion also included regional peace and ways to negotiate a settlement to disputes. On a separate note, Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi spoke with Iranian President Pezeshkian about steps needed to restore the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. The Iranian President candidly shared his government's perspective and concerns, leading to a constructive exchange on the issues at hand.",
  "summary": "Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir discussed regional peace and ways to reach a negotiated settlement to disputes, the statement added.",
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