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Trump says U.S., Iranian officials met, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

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The engagement comes after months of U.S.-Iran communications languishing following the collapse of a short-lived ceasefire that was brokered in June…

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  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 03:16:49 UTC.

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  1. White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets

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

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

  4. Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat

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

  6. Trump says U.S., Iranian officials met, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

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