Trump Says US and Iranian Officials Met Tuesday, Shortly after Warning He May ‘Annihilate’ Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war.
President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that U.S. and Iranian officials met for approximately three hours on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Although the talks were not held at the highest levels, White House envoy Jared Kushner stated he was hopeful the discussions would prove "constructive and promising."
The meeting occurred as Trump warned during his address that he may "annihilate" Iran if a deal is not reached to end the ongoing conflict. The president also met with leaders and senior officials from Gulf Cooperation Council nations, Jordan, and other countries to discuss the way forward in the seven-month war. Trump emphasized the need to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations, describing Iran's actions as "weak and desperate" rather than strong and confident.
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