Iran and US have held talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Donald Trump
President Trump announced that U.S. and Iranian officials held talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Iran has signaled a potential willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. eases economic and military pressure.
Why it matters
Represents a significant potential shift in U.S.-Iran relations and global oil shipping security.
Speaking at the UN in New York, Trump urged other nations to join the US in attempting to isolate Iran’s economy. Speaking at the UN in New York, Trump urged other nations to join the US in attempting to isolate Iran’s economy. Iran Iran and US have held talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Donald Trump Senior Iranian official indicates willingness to reopen strait of Hormuz if US takes steps to ease pressure on Tehran
Prefer the Guardian on Google Iranian officials held three hours of talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the UN general assembly, Donald Trump disclosed on Tuesday.
He said there would a further meeting in the very near future.
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