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Trump Expresses Optimism on US-Iran Deal During UN Meeting with British PM Andy Burnham
On Tuesday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham met President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City to address bilateral relations.
Foreign policy tensions, including the US-Israeli decision to attack Iran this year, have strained the alliance; officials are relieved the first public meeting passed smoothly.
Trump called Burnham a "natural business person" after discussing Ukraine, trade, and the Falkland Islands. Burnham said, "This relationship matters so much to us, and we'll build on that."
Regarding tensions with Iran, Trump said on Tuesday the United States and Iran have been talking. "I think that a settlement is going to be reached," he added, though stressing nuclear restrictions.
Legislation to implement Britain's agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining a 99-year lease over Diego Garcia remains paused due to United States opposition.
"Iran is talking to us, it has done so today," said Donald Trump on the sidelines of the bilateral with British Prime Minister Andy Burhnam in New York. (ANSA). (ANSA)