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The article reports that Saudi, Pakistani, and Turkish officials met with Iranian leaders to try to prevent a war between Iran, Israel, and the U.S., as tensions rise ahead of elections in Israel and the U.S. It highlights diplomatic efforts and mutual threats, using urgent language and quotes from officials to emphasize the seriousness of the situation, while leaving out past failures of similar talks, which could make current efforts seem more promising than they might be. The tone leans toward cautious optimism, suggesting that behind-the-scenes diplomacy may still avoid conflict.