Washington, DC [US], January 19 (ANI): The US on Thursday (local time) evaded a question on whether Pakistan held prior consultations with Washington before conducting retaliatory air strikes on Iran. On media reports claiming Pakistan consulted the US before conducting strikes in Iran, State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller, during a regular press briefing in Washington, said, “I do not have any private conversations to read out.” Miller said the US is concerned about the escalating tensions in the region and has urged restraint on all sides. He said there is no need for escalation in t…