Donald Trump at U.N. asks: "Will a deal be made with Iran" as talks continue

At the U.N. General Assembly, President Donald Trump warned that Iran could face destruction if no agreement were reached, while also raising the prospect of a negotiated settlement. He said Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff had met Iranian officials for three hours, characterized the discussion positively, and suggested talks were continuing toward an eventual deal. The next day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian objected to the U.S. characterization of Iran as a terrorist actor but signaled that Tehran was willing to engage diplomatically. The exchange unfolded during a nearly seven-month war, a U.S. naval blockade, and friction over the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring whether Washington and Tehran can move from threats and fighting to negotiations.