Trump confirms ‘very good’ talks with Iranian delegation at UN
President Trump engaged in mediated talks with Iran at the UN General Assembly while also calling for their complete economic isolation.
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During a speech at the United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2026, then-President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, suggesting the possibility of "annihilation" if a deal regarding the ongoing conflict and nuclear ambitions was not reached. He presented Iran with a choice between achieving "potential greatness or obliteration." This strong rhetoric came amidst a nearly seven-month-long war with Iran, which Trump framed as an effort to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Despite these public threats, President Trump later confirmed that his administration had held direct, "very good" talks with Iranian delegates on the sidelines of the UN gathering. These discussions, which lasted three hours, reportedly involved his son-in-law Jared Kushner and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff meeting with Iranian officials. Trump also indicated that further meetings were anticipated in the near future.
What each outlet emphasizes
- CNN: reports on Trump's general UN speech, analysis of his rhetoric and past claims
- BBC: emphasizes the first talks since June and key moments from Trump's speech, including the 'annihilation' threat
- AJ: highlights Trump confirming ‘very good’ talks and Iran's reaction to the ‘annihilation’ threat
- The Guardian: focuses on Trump's call for ‘complete economic isolation’ and the confirmed talks on the sidelines of the summit
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