US, Iranian officials hold three-hour meeting at UN: Trump
Trump said the talks were productive and a second round is set soon as both sides weigh a possible deal to ease the seven-month conflict.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump revealed that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour meeting with an Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Earlier that day, Trump threatened to "annihilate" the Islamic Republic during his UN address, creating a volatile backdrop for this rare diplomatic encounter aimed at resolving the nearly seven-month war.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly conveyed Tehran's demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting the U.S. naval blockade, releasing frozen assets, and ending the war on all fronts.
- Trump called the talks "very productive" and said another meeting is scheduled "in the very near future," suggesting momentum toward a broader agreement following November's midterm elections.
- Economic pressure remains a primary driver for negotiations, as the U.S. naval blockade costs the Iranian economy between $400 and $500 million daily, keeping stakes high amid the ongoing conflict.
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Donald Trump revealed that US and Iranian representatives met for about three hours on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, after he earlier told the UN that the US might "destroy" Iran.
Iran and the United States held three-hour talks on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump confirmed, while signals are coming from Tehran that Iran could reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz if Washington eases military and economic pressure.
American and Iranian negotiators spoke for over three hours on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Trump called it a fruitful conversation afterwards. Iran confirms that talks took place. This is notable, because shortly before, during his UN speech, Trump threatened Iran with destruction if the country did not reach a deal.
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