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US-Iran diplomatic negotiations

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President Donald Trump has announced the resumption of bilateral dialogue between the United States and Iran, aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. This announcement follows a period of heightened tension during the United Nations General Assembly, where the President stated he was prepared to ‘annihilate Iran’ and framed the situation as a choice between reaching an agreement or destroying the Islamic Republic. Following the reported three-hour meeting in New York, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that lengthy discussions were held with the Iranian delegation through mediators. mediators, describing the meeting as ‘very good.’ This resumption of dialogue follows a suspension of communications that began in June after a previous memorandum of understanding failed to progress. Iranian state television reported that Tehran has communicated its Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conveyed specific terms to the American side regarding the potential reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. These terms reportedly include the lifting of U.S. maritime blockades, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, and an end to hostilities on all fronts. Iranian officials suggested the Strait could reopen within seven days if military pressure and port blockades are eased. Trump suggested that a deal might be reached following the November midterm elections, noting that political pressure regarding fuel prices is being driven by the ongoing conflict. While the administration continues to pursue diplomacy, the President has maintained a hardline stance, questioning whether he will ‘strike a deal with Iran? Or to annihilate the Islamic Republic? (...) Send them to hell?’

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