US-Iran Talks Resume in New York as Trump Signals Possible Diplomatic Opening
NEW YORK — September 23, 2026: A fresh diplomatic channel between the United States and Iran emerged at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, after U.S. President Donald Trump said American and Iranian representatives held around three hours of discussions on Tuesday.
Trump described the talks as “very good” and “very productive” and said another meeting was expected in the near future. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were involved in the discussions, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi represented Tehran.
However, Witkoff later clarified that the discussions took place through mediators, who moved between the American and Iranian delegations. He described the talks as lengthy and said the process would continue.
The talks came shortly after Trump's address to the UN General Assembly, where he warned that Washington could take much tougher action against Tehran if an agreement could not be reached.
Iran's side has reportedly linked any progress on reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz to demands including an end to the U.S. naval blockade, the release of frozen Iranian assets and an end to the wider conflict.
Trump later said he believed there was momentum toward a possible agreement. The developments have raised attention across global energy and shipping markets because the Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for international oil transportation.
For now, no final agreement has been announced, but the New York discussions represent a significant diplomatic development amid the continuing U.S.-Iran conflict.
