{
  "id": 9241889,
  "title": "Trump holds 'all the cards' in Iran conflict, US says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-holds-all-the-cards-in-iran-conflict-us-says-9241889",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-23T01:50:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/23/trump-holds-all-the-cards-in-iran-conflict-us-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Donald Trump appears to be in a strong position regarding his dealings with Iran, according to a State Department official. This follows the announcement of new negotiations, despite the fact that no such talks have been documented since July. The administration is intensifying pressure on Iran through the Treasury Department's Economic Outcast campaign and the US military's efforts to block Iranian oil shipments. Trump holds \"all the cards\" in this situation, and the regime is faced with a clear choice, according to the official. The President had previously threatened to \"annihilate\" Iran if it failed to reach an agreement, which might occur following the US midterm elections on November 3. Witkoff confirmed that discussions with the Iranian delegation, mediated, were successful. In addition to the blockade on oil shipments, the US military has partially reopened the Strait of Hormuz, reducing Iran's influence. Despite initial predictions that the conflict would last just a few weeks, it has persisted for nearly seven months, negatively impacting the US economy due to rising food and fuel prices. The situation has become more complex with the Houthis seizing areas in Yemen, potentially threatening shipping in the Bab Al Mandeb strait. The State Department warns of a possible rapid escalation. Trump has discussed the situation in Gaza and his Board of Peace's efforts to stop killings there, emphasizing the progress in saving lives and the movement of assistance. However, French President Macron disputed the claim, stating that no humanitarian corridors have been reopened in Gaza. The Board of Peace meets in New York to ensure adherence to the peace plan.",
  "summary": "Donald Trump is in an advantageous position in dealings with Iran, a State Department official told The National on Tuesday, after the US President announced new negotiations had taken place. Mr Trump's remarks that his son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff had negotiated with the Iranian delegation at the UN took many by surprise, as no talks are known to have happened since…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at U.N.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-threatens-to-annihilate-iran-as-diplomats-push-for-deal-at-u-n",
        "published": "2026-09-23T01:35:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Trump holds 'all the cards' in Iran conflict, US says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-holds-all-the-cards-in-iran-conflict-us-says",
        "published": "2026-09-23T01:50:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Iran’s Araghchi meets Trump’s son-in-law, aide Witkoff in New York as US President warns of ‘annihilation’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/irans-araghchi-meets-trumps-son-in-law-aide-witkoff-in-new-york-as-us",
        "published": "2026-09-23T02:19:29.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "At UN, Trump threatens Iran with ‘hell,’ then after reveals the two sides had ‘very productive’ talks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/at-un-trump-threatens-iran-with-hell-then-after-reveals-the-two-sides",
        "published": "2026-09-23T02:45:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Iran threatens 'crushing' strikes after Trump UN speech",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/iran-threatens-crushing-strikes-after-trump-un-speech",
        "published": "2026-09-23T02:46:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Trump threatens Iran with ‘hell’ while revealing ‘very good’ talks at UN",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/trump-threatens-iran-with-hell-while-revealing-very-good-talks-at-un",
        "published": "2026-09-23T03:18:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "World News Live Updates: US, Iran hold talks hours after Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/world-news-live-updates-us-iran-hold-talks-hours-after-trump",
        "published": "2026-09-23T03:55:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Colombia One",
        "title": "Republican Support for Trump’s Handling of the Iran War Falls to 60%, Poll Shows",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/republican-support-for-trumps-handling-of-the-iran-war-falls-to-60",
        "published": "2026-09-23T04:17:03.000Z"
      }
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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."
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