Trump and Iran open talks after months of silence
US President Donald Trump confirmed that American and Iranian officials met secretly for about three hours on Tuesday at the UN General Assembly, despite his simultaneous threat to "flatten" Iran if no deal is reached to end the nearly seven-month war. The meeting, involving envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner with Iranian officials via mediators, marks a significant contact after months of stalled communication. Iran's stated conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz include lifting the US naval blockade, releasing frozen assets, and ending hostilities on all fronts. Trump, who also met with Gulf leaders, framed the conflict as a major decision between a potential deal or military escalation. The war has strained energy markets, while Trump separately signed a new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland for expanded US military presence there.