US congressman says there 'is still scope for diplomacy with Iran'

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US Congressman Ryan Zinke, who is currently visiting Pakistan, says that “President Trump, the Field Marshal Asim Munir and the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are working together,” adding that he sees “enormous opportunity”.

Speaking to Pakistan TV, Zinke said there was “still scope for diplomacy with Iran,” stressing that Tehran must meet key conditions including abandoning nuclear weapons ambitions and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

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