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Vice President JD Vance questions Iranian leader's absence at US-Iran indirect talks
US Vice President JD Vance expresses concern that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei staying away from talks complicates diplomacy, as indirect negotiations between the US and Iran began in Oman.
Indirect talks between the US and Iran began on Friday in Oman, but Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's absence has complicated diplomacy, according to Vice President JD Vance. Vance had earlier questioned why Khamenei was not present at talks, implying that his absence made negotiations more challenging. The dynamics of the situation are likely to continue to shape diplomatic efforts as Iran and the US engage in indirect talks.
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