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ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE — Pope Leo expressed frustration Thursday that U.S. and Iranian leaders have not been able to get the diplomatic efforts to end the war back on track."One day Iran says 'yes,' the United States says 'no,' and vice versa," Leo told reporters on the flight back to the Vatican after an 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading the ambassador-level negotiations, but it remains unclear whether the administration will push for a permanent resolution.
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