{
  "id": 9225915,
  "title": "Trump says US-Iran talks have 'momentum', could lead to deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-says-us-iran-talks-have-momentum-could-lead-to-deal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T00:04:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/09/1538875/trump-says-us-iran-talks-have-momentum-could-lead-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that discussions with Iran have gained momentum and could potentially result in a deal, although he cautioned that the United States might resort to additional military action against Iranian nuclear facilities if required. This statement came during a multilateral meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations and Turkey, which took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump expressed his pleasure at being surrounded by America's closest allies, friends, and partners, emphasizing their collective pursuit of a safer and more prosperous Middle East. He mentioned that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had engaged in a productive conversation with mediators involved in efforts to engage Iran, stating that there is considerable momentum for a deal. Trump reiterated that the primary objective of the US intervention was to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, claiming that several Iranian nuclear sites had been destroyed. He also mentioned the possibility of striking another Iranian facility, referred to as Pickaxe Mountain, if significant activity is detected there. Trump further discussed the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the significant increase in oil flows through the waterway since the war began. He expressed optimism that the situation with Iran could be resolved either after the US midterm elections in November or potentially earlier. Trump concluded by noting that the war would ultimately lead to either a deal or a quick end to the fighting.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that talks with Iran had gained momentum and could lead to a deal, but warned that the United States could take additional military action against Iranian nuclear facilities if necessary, Anadolu Ajansi reported.",
  "key_points": [
    "US-Iran talks gaining momentum, potential deal possible",
    "Trump warns of military action if needed against Iranian sites",
    "Talks aim to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapon"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The development suggests that the US may be shifting towards a diplomatic resolution with Iran, potentially averting further military action, if a deal can be reached in the coming months.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Trump Says US-Iran Talks Have ‘Momentum’, Could Lead To Deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/world-trump-says-us-iran-talks-have-a-momentuma-could-lead-to-deal",
        "published": "2026-09-22T23:03:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Times of Israel",
        "title": "US and Iranian negotiators hold talks at UN that Trump says ‘went very well’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/us-and-iranian-negotiators-hold-talks-at-un-that-trump-says-went-very",
        "published": "2026-09-23T01:07:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Oil falls below US$99 as US-Iran talks, Saudi pipeline revival ease supply fears",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/oil-falls-below-us-99-as-us-iran-talks-saudi-pipeline-revival-ease",
        "published": "2026-09-23T01:50:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}