Trump calls US-Iran talks 'very productive' after three-hour session

President Donald Trump reported that US-Iranian negotiations, conducted through mediators, lasted about three hours and were "very productive," following his earlier threat to destroy Iran. The talks occurred Tuesday in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, involving US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating. Iran conveyed conditions for resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, including ending the US naval blockade and unfreezing assets. Trump had threatened to "destroy" Iran during his UN address, prompting the Iranian delegation to walk out. He later cited "big momentum" for a potential deal with Iran.