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MyNorthwest.comvia Associated PressApr 16, 2026Local News

The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new economic sanctions against Iran, describing the measures as the financial equivalent of a bombing campaign.

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Pakistan is mediating new talks between the U.S. and Iran following seven weeks of war. While President Trump signals possible Israel-Lebanon ceasefire discussions, the U.S. is intensifying its naval blockade and economic sanctions against Iran.

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