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US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat

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What happened

The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.

Key facts

  • The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:12:56 UTC.

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