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Trump says ‘good’ talks took place after threat against Iran

Source: NDTV · 22 Sep 2026, 19:07 UTC

US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran had been “good” after earlier threatening to “annihilate” the country. In a General Assembly address, he defended his decision to start a war with Iran and said he had shown resolve where other leaders had hesitated.

US President Donald Trump said that “good” talks had taken place after he earlier threatened to “annihilate” Iran, according to NDTV. The remarks came on Tuesday, after Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly. In that speech, he argued that he had shown fortitude while other leaders had equivocated.

Trump also defended his decision to start a war with Iran, the supplied material says. The source does not identify the participants in the talks he described as good, say when they took place or provide details of what was discussed. It also does not give Iran’s response to Trump’s remarks or explain whether the talks produced any agreement or change in the conflict.

Further information about the threat, the war and the diplomatic contacts is not included in the available material.

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