Trump open to meeting Iranian president at UN General Debate

The United Nations General Debate begins today in New York, running until September 28, with leaders from all 193 member states attending. A potential meeting between US President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is a focal point, as Trump has expressed readiness to meet despite a seven-month war between the nations. The debate opens with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, followed by host nation US President Trump, a tradition since 1955. Leaders typically receive 15 minutes to speak, though Cuba's Fidel Castro holds the record with a 269-minute address in 1960. India's key priorities at the UN include counter-terrorism cooperation, safety of Indians in West Asia, energy security, representing Global South concerns, and advocating for UN Security Council reform. Iranian President Pezeshkian has received a US visa to attend despite the ongoing conflict.