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  "id": 9469345,
  "title": "Ukraine, Iran ministers discuss efforts to keep tensions down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ukraine-iran-ministers-discuss-efforts-to-keep-tensions-down-9469345",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T02:11:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/24/ukraine-iran-ministers-discuss-efforts-to-keep-tensions-down"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NEW YORK: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araqchi, at a side event of the UN General Assembly in New York. The discussion aimed to maintain a peaceful atmosphere, following a July telephone call between the two ministers after a Ukrainian drone strike on an Iranian vessel carrying military equipment to Russia. This incident led to Iranian threats of retaliation. During the meeting, Sybiha emphasized the importance of open communication channels and reiterated Ukraine's stance in favor of restoring peace and stability in both Middle Eastern and European regions.",
  "summary": "In more than 4-1/2 years of conflict with Russia, Ukraine has faced barrages of Iranian-designed drones.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ukraine, Iran ministers discuss efforts to keep tensions down",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/ukraine-iran-ministers-discuss-efforts-to-keep-tensions-down",
        "published": "2026-09-24T02:11:26.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Foreign Minister Sybiha says he spoke with Iran about easing tensions with Ukraine",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/foreign-minister-sybiha-says-he-spoke-with-iran-about-easing-tensions",
        "published": "2026-09-24T03:21:19.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}