US and Iran held talks at the UN General Assembly with plans for further meetings, Trump confirms.
The United States and Iran have held preliminary negotiations at the UN General Assembly, with US special envoy Steve Witkoff meeting with senior Iranian officials for three hours. Trump indicated that another meeting is planned in the near future.
- ▪US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Iranian officials on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
- ▪The talks lasted approximately three hours, according to Trump’s disclosure on Tuesday
- ▪A senior Iranian official indicated willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US eases pressure on Tehran
- ▪Trump said a further meeting between the two sides is planned for the near future
- ▪The talks mark a rare direct engagement between US and Iranian officials in recent months
- ▪The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments and a key point of contention
- ▪Iran’s willingness to discuss the strait suggests potential room for negotiation on broader sanctions relief
Source: according to reports
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