U.S.-Iran talks continue at UN General Assembly in New York

U.S.-Iran talks are taking place behind the scenes at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, with mediators shuttling between the two parties throughout the day, according to Witkoff. Iran has reportedly conveyed demands to Witkoff for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the U.S. lifting a blockade on its ports. In a Tuesday address to the General Assembly, President Donald Trump said he faces a "big decision" on whether to reach an agreement allowing Iran to rebuild into a much larger country or to "obliterate the Islamic Republic" quickly. He stated he believes a deal will be reached after the U.S. midterm elections in November. The talks mark a significant diplomatic effort amid heightened tensions over the strait, a key oil shipping route. Iran's demands and Trump's stated timeline suggest negotiations may continue for several months.