U.S.-Iran talks continue behind the scenes at UN General Assembly

U.S.-Iran talks are taking place behind the scenes at the UN 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, including the lifting of a U.S. blockade on its ports, in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump told the General Assembly on Tuesday that he faces a "big decision": whether to reach an agreement allowing Iran to rebuild into a much larger country, or to "obliterate" the Islamic Republic quickly. He said he believes a deal will be reached after the U.S. midterm elections in November. The talks mark a potential diplomatic shift amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway, through which a significant share of global oil passes. Iran's demands and the U.S. stance remain under negotiation, with no final outcome announced.