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Iran, U.S. hint at renewed talks at UN

53 sourcesUpdated 22 Sept 2026, 12:59 pm Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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Iranian officials said the country could reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and eases pressure.

Washington signaled it is open to talks if they help prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Tehran said its UN delegation has authority to restore diplomatic ties.

Trump and Pezeshkian are both attending the UN meeting, which is being described as a rare diplomatic opening.

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The reporting broadly agrees that the UN gathering has created an opening for possible U.S.-Iran contact, with both sides signaling conditional willingness to talk.

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What happens next remains uncertain: the accounts differ on the exact terms each side would require, and no deal has been confirmed.

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Left1

Tehran's UN opening is framed as a diplomatic chance, with an Iranian official saying the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened if the U.S. lifts its blockade. The reporting emphasizes that the UN General Assembly may be used to renew diplomacy. It also notes that Trump and Pezeshkian are attending the same gathering for the first time since the war began. The overall tone is that conditions for contact may be forming, but only on Tehran's terms.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Deccan Herald
Centre1

Talks remain conditional in this coverage, with Tehran saying the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened if the U.S. changes its posture. The Iranian delegation is said to have authority to restore diplomatic ties, and a proposal was reportedly sent through mediators. Washington is described as open to speaking if the talks help block Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. The emphasis is on a possible diplomatic channel, not on a completed agreement.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: theweek.in
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Trump's UN remarks are presented as a hardline signal, with the president defending his decision to launch a war against Iran. He said he is poised to decide whether to reach a deal or annihilate the country. The analysis says he accused Iran of seeking a defensive missile arsenal before pursuing a nuclear bomb. It also says he predicted a deal would be made after the midterm elections.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: CNBC
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Deccan Herald Left source Reported

Tehran hints at Strait of Hormuz talks with US as leaders gather at UN

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A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days if the United States lifts its blockade, viewing the UN General Assembly as an opportunity to renew diplomacy. US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are both attending the UN gathering, marking their first joint event since the war began in February. Additionally, regional developments involving Saudi Arabia, the Houthis, and a Qatari security proposal were discussed as leaders gather in New York.

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theweek.in Centre source Reported

Tehran says Strait of Hormuz can be opened in a week if US agrees; Washigton hints its ready for talks with…

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An Iranian official stated that the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened within a week if the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports and eases military pressure. The official noted that Tehran submitted a proposal via mediators on September 16 and that the Iranian delegation at the United Nations General Assembly has the authority to restore diplomatic ties. Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC that Washington is open to speaking with the Iranian delegation if it advances the goal of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

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CNBC Right source Reported

Trump slams Iran and Cuba, boasts about record in United Nations speech

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During a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump defended his decision to launch a war against Iran and stated he is poised to make a decision on whether to reach a deal or annihilate the country. Trump asserted that Iran is seeking to build a defensive missile arsenal before pursuing a nuclear bomb and predicted a deal will be made following the midterm elections. He also criticized the United Nations, discussed artificial intelligence policy, and addressed relations with Cuba and other international matters.

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