Donald Trump: "I believe we’ll make a deal right after the elections"

At the U.N. General Assembly in New York, President Donald Trump expressed optimism that an agreement with Iran could be completed after November's U.S. elections, even as he left open the possibility of intensified military action if diplomacy failed. His remarks came as Washington and Tehran held their first indirect negotiations since a June ceasefire broke down; Qatari officials reportedly mediated the three-hour talks, though no progress was announced. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said mediators moved between both sides, and Iranian officials confirmed the contact. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman listed conditions including halting fighting on every front and ending the U.S. naval blockade and sanctions. Iran's delegation reportedly left the assembly to protest Trump's address. The seven-month war is raising global oil costs and drawing low public approval for Trump's foreign policy, adding pressure for a resolution.