At UN, Trump threatens Iran with ‘hell,’ then after reveals the two sides had ‘very productive’ talks
Tuesday's talks were believed to be the first in-person discussions between Iranian and U.S. officials since Vice President JD Vance met senior Tehran officials in June
US President Donald Trump warned that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the conflict. He made the comments during a speech at the UN General Assembly in New York.
According to the Daily Maverick, Trump also suggested an agreement with Iran could come soon amid a diplomatic push at the United Nations. The US and Iranian delegations had spoken for three hours on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly through mediators, US envoy Steve Witkoff said.
The talks were believed to be the first in-person discussions between Iranian and US officials since July, according to The National UAE, which also reported that a White House official said Trump is in an advantageous position in dealings with Iran.
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