Iran and US have held talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Donald Trump
Senior Iranian official indicates willingness to reopen strait of Hormuz if US takes steps to ease pressure on Tehran
TL;DR
- US President Donald Trump announced talks between Iranian officials and US special envoy Steve Witkoff during the UN General Assembly.
- An Iranian official stated that Iran is prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the US eases pressure.
- This potential reopening comes with relaxed preconditions compared to earlier Iranian demands.
- Internal disputes within Iran regarding the value of talks with the US are noted, with some media denying new positions.
- Donald Trump presented two options for Iran: 'annihilation' or becoming a 'great country,' expecting a deal after US midterm elections.
- Other discussions at the UN General Assembly included criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.