Iran and US signal possible talks ahead of UN General Assembly

Iran and the US signaled Tuesday the possibility of reviving negotiations to end their conflict, as both presidents are set to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. This marks the first such event for both leaders since Trump launched "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran in February. A senior Iranian official said Tehran's delegation has full authority to revive talks, though no direct presidential meeting is planned. Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade, with the proposal conveyed to Washington last week. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is open to speaking with Iran if it leads to something positive. No face-to-face meetings have occurred since an interim deal collapsed in July. Rubio cautioned that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei remains a hardliner, while Parliament Speaker Mohammed Baqer Ghalibaf insisted Iran will never surrender. Saudi Arabia has requested US support against Houthi advances, and a Qatari proposal for a regional security framework is under review.