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U.S. and Iran Hold First Talks Since June at U.N. General Assembly
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, marking their first talks since June. The engagement occurred amid heightened tensions, with President Trump threatening to "annihilate" Iran during his address to the General Assembly.
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Left-leaning outlets frame the talks as an unexpected diplomatic opportunity that could potentially de-escalate tensions, while highlighting Trump's provocative "annihilate" rhetoric as a concerning contradiction to dialogue.