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Trump Meets Iranian Officials, Says U.S. Met Goals

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump met Iranian officials for three hours on UN sidelines, with Jared Kushner present.
  • Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) defended the operation, saying the U.S. substantially degraded Iran and met all goals.
  • Kennedy warned China could close the Strait of Hormuz, affecting roughly 20 percent of world oil.
  • After the UN meeting, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews.