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Trump threatens annihilation of Iran as diplomatic talks unfold in New York
President Trump warned of "annihilating" Iran while indirect US‑Iran talks took place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he could "annihilate" Iran, even as indirect US‑Iran talks were held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for a three‑hour session, which Trump described as "very good" and "very productive." The meeting was mediated by Qatar.
Later, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York, becoming the first Iranian leader to set foot on U.S. soil during the war. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping travelled to Washington for a one‑on‑one meeting with Trump, his first state visit to the United States in nearly a decade.
Analysts cited by Al Jazeera said the flurry of diplomatic activity – including talks with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders and a Qatari proposal for a regional security framework – aims to bring the two sides back to the negotiating table.
Key facts
- Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran during a UNGA side event (aljazeera.com)
- U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi for three hours (aljazeera.com)
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York, the first Iranian leader to do so during the war (aljazeera.com)
- Chinese President Xi Jinping met Trump in Washington, his first US state visit in less than a decade (aljazeera.com)
Sources
- [1] aljazeera.com — originally reported as “Despite flurry of New York diplomacy, US-Iran deal remains elusive”
