US, Iranian officials hold three-hour meeting at UN: Trump
Trump said the three-hour session was very productive as U.S. and Iranian envoys used mediators to discuss ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- 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.
412 Articles
412 Articles
Algemeen Dagblad
bd.nlWhile the US and Iran were exchanging war rhetoric in the main hall of the United Nations, peace was actually being discussed behind the scenes. The General Assembly in New York unexpectedly provided space for three hours of talks between American and Iranian negotiators. But despite optimistic words from President Trump, a breakthrough still seems far off.
Trump: U.S. and Iranian Officials Hold Three-Hour Meeting at UN Sidelines
President Donald Trump said U.S. officials met with an Iranian delegation for three hours on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday, Sept. 22, according to multiple news reports. [1] [2] The meeting was the first direct engagement between the two sides since a June ceasefire unraveled, the BBC reported. [3] It came the same day Trump addressed the General Assembly, where he said he faces a "big decision"…
During the general debate in New York, both the US President and his Iranian counterpart vote hard words. In the background, negotiations are resumed, but the U.S. government seems to continue to come closer to no solution.
US & Iran Hold 3 Hour Meeting on Sidelines of UN
Already a subscriber? Make sure to log into your account before viewing this content. You can access your account by hitting the “login” button on the top right corner. Still unable to see the content after signing in? Make sure your card on file is up-to-date. US and Iranian officials talked for three hours on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the first contact between the two sides since June. Getting into it: Pre…
Trump Engages in Unexpected Dialogue with Iranian Leaders at the UN
During the U.N. session, tensions arose as U.S. delegates exited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's address. This followed President Trump's surprising three-hour negotiation session with officials from Tehran.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
