Trump Says US Officials Held 'Very Good' Meeting With Iranian Delegation
The president made the comment while holding separate talks with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council in New York.
President Donald Trump said US officials had a "very good" meeting with an Iranian delegation, according to Mehr News Agency, as he held talks with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council in New York.
The report did not specify who attended the meeting with the Iranian delegation, when it took place, or what topics were discussed. Trump's characterization of the meeting as positive comes amid a broader set of diplomatic contacts this week involving Iranian officials on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, including reported mediated talks on ending the war and the status of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Gulf Cooperation Council, comprising Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, has a direct stake in developments involving Iran given the bloc's proximity to the Gulf region and shared interest in regional stability and secure shipping routes.
Details of what was discussed during Trump's talks with PGCC leaders, including any coordinated position on Iran, were not included in the available report.
No confirmation of the specific outcomes or next steps from the meeting with the Iranian delegation was provided.
Sources
- Trump claims Americans held ‘very good’ meeting with Iran — Mehr News (Iran)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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