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Iran war live: Trump confirms ‘very good’ meeting with Iran at UN

*Iranian media has reported the sound of an explosion near Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, though the cause remains unclear.*

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!US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani during a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) multilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2026. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP)

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Published On 23 Sep 202623 Sep 2026

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* ⁠United States ⁠President Donald Trump has told reporters at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that US officials ‌had a “very good” three-hour meeting with Iranian leaders.
* Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tells the UNGA that the Gulf is experiencing one of its most dangerous phases due to the US-Israel war on Iran, while urging diplomacy as a lasting solution.

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* 9m ago

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US Special Envoy Witkoff confirms ‘lengthy’ UN talks with Iran via mediators

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says he had “lengthy talks” with the Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

In a post on X, Witkoff said the talks were conducted through mediators who “shuttled between the two sides throughout the day”.

He added that the round of discussions was “successfully completed” and that he hopes it will prove “constructive and promising”, as the mediators “will continue their work”.



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A recap of recent developments

+ President Donald Trump has told reporters ⁠at the UN that US officials ‌had a “very good” three-hour meeting on ⁠Tuesday with the ⁠Iranian delegation at the UN General Assembly.
+ Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tells the UNGA that the Gulf is experiencing one of its most dangerous phases due to the US-Israel war on Iran, while urging diplomacy as a lasting solution.
+ Iranian media has reported the sound of an explosion near Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, though the cause remains unclear.
+ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has condemned Israeli actions in Gaza and the occupied West Bank in a blistering speech at the UNGA.
+ Fierce fighting is ongoing between Saudi-backed government forces and the Houthis in the cities of Taiz, Marib and al-Jawf, including exchanges of artillery fire.
+ Yemeni government forces said they targeted Houthis in Mocha and the province of al-Bayda.

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Hello, and welcome to our live coverage of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran.

Stay with us for the latest news and analysis from across the Middle East and beyond.

You can find our updates from Tuesday, September 22 here.

!A woman holds a placard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally of the Basij paramilitary force in Tehran September 18, 2026 (Photo by AFP) / Israel OUT / NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran / Strictly No Access BBC Persian / VOA Persian/Manoto TV / Iran International

*A woman holds a placard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a rally of the Basij paramilitary force in Tehran, September 18, 2026 \[AFP]*

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