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  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that his administration has been empowered by the country's top clerical authority to engage in negotiations. The administration plans to approach ongoing issues through diplomatic channels rather than escalation. However, state outlets provided few operational specifics regarding the true scope or limitations of these delegated powers.

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