Iranian billionaire and businessman
US and Iranian officials have held three hours of indirect talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. President Trump has described the session as "very productive" and said he faces a "big decision" about whether to pursue a deal or escalate military action. Gulf states are pressing for a route to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and plan further diplomacy.
The U.N. Security Council sanctions remain in effect, with France, Germany and the United Kingdom having triggered the snapback mechanism in 2025. A U.N. expert panel was not appointed due to consensus gaps, while the United States and allies pursue further isolation of Iran amid ongoing tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions enforcement.