Trump hails ‘productive’ US-Iran talks

President Donald Trump has praised the "productive" discussions between US and Iranian officials that took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Trump made these remarks just hours after he had threatened to "annihilate" Iran unless the country agreed to cease its ongoing war. In response to Trump's comments, oil prices experienced a decline.

The talks, which were ongoing as of the report, were initially suggested by Trump as a potential avenue for a deal, with the possibility of a resolution occurring after the US midterm elections in November. However, the war has continued to escalate, resulting in significant financial and military costs for the United States and its allies.

The Financial Times reported that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman vowed to hold a grudge against Trump for his reluctance to intervene against the Houthis.

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