Iran's top diplomat speaks with Gulf leaders about tensions, and other Mideast news

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Iran’s top diplomat has spoken with Persian Gulf leaders amid regional tensions over potential U.S. military actions. On Thursday, Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held calls with Turkey and...

Iran’s top diplomat spoke with Persian Gulf leaders in a series of calls Thursday as the region remains tense over whether the U.S. will renew full-scale operations in the Iran war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met Thursday with the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. U.S. President Donald Trump conferred with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi about efforts to support regional stability, according to the prime minister's office.

Meanwhile, Israel's president says he will announce on Sunday whether current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will get the first chance at forming the country's next government.

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