Trump threatened to annihilate Iran then met with Iranian mediators for three hours, calling talks 'very good' as Iran denied dropping strait preconditions.
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U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy hours after President Donald Trump threatened to "annihilate" the Iranian regime. The meeting lasted three hours, with Trump describing the talks as "very good" and indicating further discussions were possible.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, mediated by Qatar, met with Trump's envoys in New York. Iran pushed back on claims that it dropped former preconditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Tehran characterizing the talks as "very productive." The diplomatic encounter comes amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program and regional influence.
Trump also held a separate meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both leaders stating they wanted the war in Ukraine to end before winter. The discussions at the UNGA marked a day of intensive multilateral diplomacy, with the U.S. pursuing parallel negotiations on multiple fronts.
The oil market reacted to the diplomatic developments, with the price of Brent crude falling below $100 per barrel for the first time in two weeks, per a source. The trajectory of U.S.-Iran negotiations and efforts to end the Ukraine war remain key watchpoints as the General Assembly continues.
Sources: 1. CBS News: U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation — https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-trump-un-speech-annihilate-threat-talks-resume/ (src1) 2.