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Amidst an unprecedented military escalation in the region, stemming from the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran since last February and mutual attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed his continuous communication with the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei. Speaking on Fox News Thursday evening, Pezeshkian stated their most recent conversation occurred just hours prior, clarifying: "Yes, seven hours ago, as I said previously, we held talks."