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Trump Says He’s Ready to Meet Iran at UN

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:20 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump said he is ready to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at UN General Assembly.
Iranian officials said no direct meeting is planned but the delegation can revive talks.
Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States lifts its blockade.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC’s Today show the United States is open to diplomatic talks.

History

Historical Context

After the P5+1 and Iran signed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on 14 July 2015, the United States withdrew in 2018, re-imposing sanctions that kept Iran’s $100 billion in frozen assets blocked. The 2023 UN General Assembly debate revisits that 2015 framework as Iran and the United States explore easing sanctions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump said he is ready to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at UN General Assembly.
Iranian officials said no direct meeting is planned but the delegation can revive talks.
Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States lifts its blockade.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC’s Today show the United States is open to diplomatic talks.

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