Officials from the United States and Iran held discussions in New York regarding efforts to end the current conflict. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
President Donald Trump confirmed the engagement, describing the talks as "very good." This confirmation followed a UN speech where President Trump reportedly threatened annihilation in Iran and outlined a winner-takes-all vision. Some of President Trump's claims during his UN address were also subject to fact-checking.
Following President Trump's announcement of the meeting, Asian stock markets showed mixed results, and global oil prices experienced a decline. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
