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UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA’s first day, despite Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran in his opening address.

Key facts

  • The US and Iran hold talks on UNGA’s first day, despite Trump threatening to ‘annihilate’ Iran in his opening address.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:48:56 UTC.

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  1. Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for him

  2. Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event

  3. UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat

  4. In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy

  5. U.S., Iran hold talks as Trump weighs cutting a deal or driving Iran "into hell"

  6. Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines

  7. Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks

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