diplomacyWednesday, September 23, 20264 sources

US and Iran Hold First Talks Since June Amid Trump's 'Annihilation' Threat

US and Iran held talks at the UN in New York on September 23, 2026, marking the first such meeting since a ceasefire collapsed in June. The discussions were mediated by Qatar and involved Iran’s foreign minister and US President. No breakthrough was reported.

The talks took place at the UN in New York, with US President Trump stating he could 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic if the conflict remained unresolved. The meeting was mediated by Qatar, with Iran’s foreign minister and the US President participating. No significant progress was reported from the meeting.

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PublicPublic Radio of ArmeniaSep 23, 11:04 AM
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump’s ‘annihilation’ threat

Top Iranian and US officials have held talks at the UN in New York on a day when the US leader said he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if the conflict went unresolved, the BBC reports. No breakthrough has been reported from the meeting mediated by Qatar and involving Iran’s foreign minister and US President …

PublicBBC WorldSep 23, 10:12 AM
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat

The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.

PublicBritish Broadcasting CorporationSep 23, 10:12 AM
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat

The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.