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US-Israeli strikes on Iran

US in intense talks on Iran — US leader

President Donald Trump also says he expects a briefing on Pakistan’s proposal to be held soon

US President Donald Trump Anna Moneymaker/ Getty Images

US President Donald Trump

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NEW YORK, April 8. /TASS/. At this point, the United States is engaging in heated negotiations regarding Iran, US President Donald Trump told Fox News in an interview.

"Right now we're in heated negotiations," journalist Jacqui Heinrich quoted the US leader as saying when asked to comment on the ongoing talks.

Trump declined any further comment on the subject.

However, he said that he expects a briefing on Pakistan’s proposal to be held soon.

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