At the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump delivered a speech on September 22 or 23, 2026, marked by direct threats against Iran. He stated that the choice was between concluding a nuclear deal or the "annihilation" of the Persian nation. This declaration, "bombastic" according to Africanews.com, is part of a context of persistent tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program, following the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the 2015 agreement. Despite President Trump's aggressive rhetoric, several sources confirm the existence of behind-the-scenes talks. According to Kyivpost.com, "US and Iranian officials have resumed face-to-face talks in New York for the first time in months," a fact also corroborated by Al Jazeera, which reports a "very good" meeting...
The majority of Western and East/South sources confirm Trump's direct threats (deal or cancellation), with some East/South sources adding details about the meetings. However, Dissident sources and some East/South sources strongly nuance this by speaking of Iranian "propaganda" or focusing on ongoing discussions that would temper this threat, or even by denouncing a threat...
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