US-Iran Talks at UNGA: Steve Witkoff Calls Mediated Discussions ‘Constructive and Promising’

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has described the latest US-Iran discussions on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York as “constructive” and “promising,” as Tehran confirmed that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with the US envoy. Witkoff said the discussions were held through mediators who moved between the US and Iranian delegations during the talks. The development comes amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran and efforts to explore a possible diplomatic path toward ending the conflict.

Steve Witkoff Confirms US-Iran Talks

In a post on X, Witkoff said the US side had engaged in lengthy discussions with the Iranian delegation during the UN General Assembly. He said mediators “shuttled” between the two sides throughout the day and that a round of discussions had been completed. Witkoff added that the mediators would continue their work. His comments indicate that the discussions were indirect rather than a conventional face-to-face negotiation between the two delegations. Donald Trump Threatens To ‘Annihilate’ Iran at UNGA, Predicts Deal After Midterm Elections 2026.

Witkoff Confirms Talks With Iranian Delegation Through Mediators

Today, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, we engaged in lengthy talks with the Iranian delegation through the mediators, who shuttled between the two sides throughout the day. They successfully completed a round of discussions that we hope will prove…

— Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (@SEPeaceMissions) September 22, 2026

Iran Confirms Araghchi-Witkoff Meeting

Iranian state media confirmed that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Witkoff in New York. According to the reports, the meeting took place at Witkoff’s request. Araghchi used the encounter to convey Iran’s conditions concerning the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media reported that Tehran’s conditions included lifting the US naval blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets and ending the war on multiple fronts, including Lebanon.

Trump Calls Meeting ‘Very Good’

US President Donald Trump also confirmed that American officials had held talks involving an Iranian delegation in New York. Trump said the meeting lasted about three hours and described it as a “very good” and “very productive” meeting. He also indicated that another round of discussions could take place in the near future. Trump’s comments came during the UN General Assembly, where the US president has continued to press Tehran over the conflict and Iran’s nuclear programme.

Strait of Hormuz Emerges as Key Issue

The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a central issue in the renewed diplomatic contacts. Iran’s reported conditions for easing restrictions on the waterway are linked to broader demands concerning US military and economic pressure. The waterway is strategically important for global energy supplies, making any potential agreement over its status significant for the wider regional situation. Iran Airlines Face Global Shutdown as US Warns Foreign Airports of Sanctions.

More US-Iran Discussions Expected

The latest talks represent a new diplomatic contact between Washington and Tehran after months of heightened tensions. While Witkoff described the discussions as promising and constructive, no agreement has been announced. The two sides also continue to differ over key issues, including the conflict, US sanctions and the conditions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. For now, mediators are expected to continue working between the US and Iranian sides as both governments assess the possibility of further negotiations.

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