US-Iran High-Level Talks at UN Amidst Threats of Annihilation
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US President Donald Trump confirmed that US and Iranian representatives engaged in 'very good' talks at the United Nations, occurring shortly after he issued threats of 'annihilation' against Iran. This development indicates a simultaneous track of high-level diplomatic engagement and severe rhetorical escalation, signaling a critical juncture in the US-Iran confrontation.
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President Trump stated that US and Iranian representatives had met for 'very good' talks at the UN, hours after threatening Iran with 'annihilation'.
Iranian representatives participated in talks with US counterparts at the United Nations.
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