On the opening day of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the United States and Iran held a series of diplomatic talks, even as President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. would “annihilate” Iran in his address to the assembly.
The UN General Assembly, the main deliberative body of the United Nations, convenes annually in New York to discuss global issues. The U.S. and Iranian officials met in a private setting to discuss a range of matters, including the long‑standing nuclear dispute that has dominated their bilateral relationship for decades.
In his opening remarks, President Trump used stark language, stating that the United States would “annihilate” Iran if it continued to pursue its nuclear programme. The statement was delivered to a global audience of heads of state and diplomats.
Despite the president’s rhetoric, the two sides proceeded with their meetings, suggesting that diplomatic channels remain open even amid heightened tensions. The talks were conducted in the context of ongoing U.S. sanctions and international efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
While no concrete outcomes were announced, observers note that the meetings could signal a willingness to engage on the sidelines of the assembly, a rare occurrence given the fraught history between the two nations since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>