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Trump rules out use of nuclear weapons on Iran

President Donald Trump stated that Iran can contact the United States via phone to negotiate an end to the conflict, emphasizing the availability of "nice, secure lines."

This statement follows Trump's decision to cancel a planned trip by his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, to Pakistan , citing a lack of a clear plan.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi departed Islamabad after meeting only with Pakistani officials, but has since returned, despite the absence of U.S.…