Obama, Putin discuss Syria concerns, Iran talks by phone: White ...

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On Syria, the leaders spoke about talks to find a political solution to the war, and the need for the Syrian government "to adhere to its commitment to eliminate Syria's chemical weapons program," the White House said.

They also discussed "concerns over the humanitarian crisis and the necessity of a strong U.N. Security Council resolution on the issue," the White House said in a statement.

(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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