President Donald Trump says a three-hour round of U.S.-Iran talks in New York went well and that there is now momentum toward a possible agreement.
The discussions took place on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicating with the Iranian delegation through mediators.
Trump says another meeting is expected in the near future, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington remains open to talks as long as Iran does not obtain a nuclear weapon.
Major disagreements remain, especially over Iran’s demand that the U.S. ease military pressure and lift its blockade in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian officials say their delegation has authority to negotiate and views the U.N. gathering as an opportunity to revive diplomacy.
Trump has continued to warn that military action remains an option if no agreement is reached, while saying he believes Tehran ultimately wants a deal.
For now, both sides are keeping the negotiating channel open while maintaining economic and military pressure.