President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. and Iranian officials had a productive three-hour meeting in New York, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used a U.N. speech to reject pressure from Washington and say Iran would not surrender.
What Happened
Trump said his envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with Iranian officials and described the discussions as very good and very productive. He said another meeting was being planned.
The talks came shortly after Trump threatened to annihilate Iran if an agreement is not reached soon. Iranian officials, however, played down the meeting. Iran's Foreign Ministry said the exchange was not something new and repeated Tehran's demands, including an end to the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and the release of frozen Iranian assets.
Iran's Response
Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran and said his country was ready for diplomacy but would not accept negotiations conducted under pressure or threats.
He also said Iran would not bend to external pressure and warned that Tehran would not allow the Strait of Hormuz to be used for aggression against Iran.
What Happens Next
Trump said another U.S.-Iran meeting is being planned, but the sources do not provide a date or details about what a future meeting would produce.
The Bottom Line
The latest developments show two different messages at the same time: Trump says diplomatic talks are making progress, while Iran is publicly maintaining a hard line. The reported meeting has not yet produced a confirmed agreement.
Sources: MarketScreener | WCTV | Arab News