US and Iran Officials Hold Talks Amid Tensions
Summary
US and Iranian officials held about three hours of talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, raising hopes for renewed diplomacy after months of heightened tensions. Donald Trump also warned Iran of tougher measures if a deal is not reached and discussed the conflict with Gulf leaders.
Key Points
- US and Iranian officials held about three hours of talks during the UN General Assembly meetings, with Donald Trump calling the discussion “very good.”
- Steve Witcoff said the talks took place with mediators, while earlier indirect US-Iran talks had been held in Doha with help from Qatar and Pakistan.
- Trump warned Iran to return to negotiations or face further action, and he discussed the conflict with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders.
- He also spoke about the Russia-Ukraine war, sanctions on Russia, and other meetings with world leaders at the General Assembly.
