{
  "id": 9200072,
  "title": "Iran and US held direct UN talks, with Islamic Republic's terms to reopen Hormuz hardening",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/iran-and-us-held-direct-un-talks-with-islamic-republics-terms-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T21:20:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-and-us-held-direct-un-talks-islamic-republics-terms-reopen-hormuz"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran and the United States engaged in direct talks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, according to recent reports. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday, marking the first public meeting between the two sides in months. The discussions centered on terms to resolve the conflict between the nations. Multiple Gulf officials revealed that Qatar was instrumental in facilitating the meeting, which was complicated by logistical challenges. Qatar emerged as the primary facilitator among Gulf states seeking to arrange a \"bump-in\" between US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Gulf states had been pushing for US-Iran talks at the UN in the days leading up to the General Assembly. Qatar and the UAE both advocated for de-escalation and engagement with the Islamic Republic during the weekend. Despite the talks being described as \"very good\" by Trump, he threatened to \"annihilate\" Iran during his address at the assembly.",
  "summary": "Iran and US held direct UN talks, with Islamic Republic's terms to reopen Hormuz hardening Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City to discuss terms to end their war, in the first public meeting between the two sides in months. Multiple Gulf officials told Middle East Eye…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but unveils fresh talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-threatens-iran-with-hell-but-unveils-fresh-talks",
        "published": "2026-09-22T19:30:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Iran and US held direct UN talks, with Islamic Republic's terms to reopen Hormuz hardening",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/iran-and-us-held-direct-un-talks-with-islamic-republics-terms-to-9200074",
        "published": "2026-09-22T20:58:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}