VP Vance to lead U.S. team in Iran peace talks. And, Artemis II to return to Earth
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Vice President Vance is leading a US team to Pakistan for peace talks regarding the war in Iran.
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Vice President Vance is leading a U.S. team to Pakistan for peace talks concerning the war in Iran. The delegation aims to negotiate an end to the conflict. Separately, the Artemis II mission is scheduled to return to Earth today.
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Vice President Vance is leading a US team to Pakistan to negotiate an end to the conflict in Iran.
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