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'Predictable risks': Two more US senators call for independant probe into naval warship conditions

The senators granted Hegseth and Cao until September 1 to provide answers and open an inquiry into the issues reported onboard the USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Abraham Lincoln, and the USS Benfold.

  • Senators Patty Murray and Christopher Coons demand independent probe into naval ship conditions.
  • USS Ford, USS Lincoln, and USS Benfold faced deployment issues.
  • Senators question Navy's preparedness for risks and resources for sailors.

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Middle East: Pakistan sees progress in US-Iran peace talks

Pakistani mediators have cited "progress" after talks in Tehran on the US-Israeli war on Iran and the prospect of peace. Meanwhile, Iran says it will retaliate to new US "economic D-day" sanctions.

  • Pakistan reports progress in US-Iran peace talks on August 25
  • Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Iran with army chief Asim Munir
  • Talks focus on preventing escalation and reopening Strait of Hormuz
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