Iranian President Departs for UN General Assembly Amid Speculation of US Meeting

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has departed for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he is expected to defend Tehran’s position and address speculation about a possible meeting with US President Donald Trump. The trip has drawn mixed reactions inside Iran, with hardliners opposing any rapprochement with Washington.

Key Points
  • Masoud Pezeshkian has left for the UN General Assembly in New York and is expected to speak there tomorrow.
  • Donald Trump said he is possibly open to meeting Pezeshkian, but no formal confirmation has been made by either side.
  • The prospect of a US-Iran meeting has stirred disagreement inside Iran, with hardliners opposing any deal with Washington.
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