Iran and US hold talks on sidelines of UN summit, says Trump

Reported by The Guardian World · 3 hours ago · Patrick Wintour in New York

Senior Iranian official indicates willingness to reopen strait of Hormuz if US takes steps to ease pressure on TehranIranian officials held three hours of talks with US special envoy Steve Witkoff on the sidelines of the UN general assembly, Donald Trump disclosed on Tuesday.He said there would a…

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