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  "textContent": "TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pope Leo for his position on recent US and Israeli strikes against Iran, according to Iranian state media reports.\n\nIn a telephone call reported by Iran’s Fars news agency, Pezeshkian said the pope had adopted a “moral, logical and fair” stance on the attacks, which Tehran says were carried out under false pretences and in violation of international law.\n\nAccording to the report, Pezeshkian said the strikes came at a time when talks between Tehran and Washington were ongoing.\n\nHe also criticised remarks attributed to the US president, saying comments about the possible destruction of Iran’s historical civilisation reflected a “misguided perception of power” and an “aggressive approach”.\n\nThe Iranian president said the attacks were conducted under pretexts and with Israeli support, according to state media.\n\nIranian media said the pope’s comments had condemned attacks carried out while diplomatic negotiations were still under way between Tehran and Washington.\n\nThere was no immediate independent confirmation of the contents of the call.\n\nThe post Iranian president thanks Pope Leo for stance on US strikes appeared first on HUM News English.",
  "title": "Iranian president thanks Pope Leo for stance on US strikes"
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