Trump Says US, Iran Held 'Very Good' Three-Hour Talks at UN
US President Trump confirmed that American and Iranian officials held a three-hour meeting Tuesday at the UN General Assembly in New York, marking the first direct talks in months. Trump said another meeting is planned in the near future as both sides pursue a diplomatic deal.
Direct Talks Resume After Months
US President Donald Trump told reporters at the United Nations General Assembly that US officials had a 'very good' three-hour meeting with Iranian leaders. This rare direct encounter offers a fresh opportunity to restart talks to end the nearly seven-month war.
Key Participants and Details
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who have led negotiations with Iran, took part in Tuesday's meeting. US envoy Steve Witkoff said American and Iranian negotiators 'engaged in lengthy talks' on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with the two sides speaking through mediators over the course of the day.
Momentum Toward a Deal
Trump said after a meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham: 'I think that a settlement is going to be reached,' noting 'they have been talking to us, even today they've been talking to us, and the relationship is developing'. Trump said there was 'a lot of momentum' toward an Iran deal after his envoys held talks with mediators, while warning Tehran to act quickly as Washington increases financial pressure.
Next Steps
Trump said another meeting was scheduled 'in the very near future'. Witkoff said the two sides 'successfully completed a round of discussions that we hope will prove constructive and promising'. The talks occur amid continued regional tensions and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Sources
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/22/trump-says-us-officials-met-with-iranian-delegation-for-three-hours-2
- https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-22/trump-says-us-team-met-with-iranians-earlier-tuesday-in-new-york
- https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/us-iran-war-trump-decision-tehran-warns-of-expansion/