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Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again?

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

What happened

The US president says Washington is 'hopefully toward the end' of Iran war, as global energy prices remain high.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:32:46 UTC.

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  1. Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?

  2. Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again?

  3. Fortis moves Supreme Court against Delhi High Court order

  4. Trump says U.S. ‘hopefully’ nearing end of Iran war as Saudi Arabia, Houthis trade strikes

  5. Carney embraces tighter ties with E.U. despite ‘hostile act’ warning from Trump

  6. Carney says Canada will decide its own partnerships after Trump calls EU proposal ‘laughable’

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