The US and Iran hold their first direct talks since June, following earlier heightened tensions that include US President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” Iran. The meetings take place after a ceasefire collapse in June, during which the two sides exchange fire intermittently, according to reporting cited by both outlets.
Both sources describe the talks as a significant step because they are the first since the earlier ceasefire failure. The BBC reports that the sides resume engagement after a break in direct contact since June. The Kyiv Post adds more detail on the setting and process, saying the talks occur in New York and that Trump indicates another meeting is planned, while Iran sets conditions it says are necessary for a wider agreement. The outlets both frame the discussions as an immediate effort to manage the situation and explore prospects for further negotiations, while providing limited additional specifics on any concrete deal outcomes.
