Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Trump Signals Openness to Talks With Iran’s Pezeshkian
Donald Trump said he may be willing to meet Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian.
The possible meeting could happen in New York.
It might take place during a large United Nations gathering this week.
Pezeshkian is expected to attend that gathering.
Iran said it gave the United States a list of demands.
Iran says those demands are connected to ending the ongoing war.
Trump’s comments suggest that talks could be possible.
However, the meeting has not been officially finalized.
US President Donald Trump said he is open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
A meeting could occur on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Pezeshkian is expected to attend the UN General Assembly this week.
Tehran said it sent Washington a list of demands for ending the ongoing war.
Trump’s comments came hours after Iran announced the demands, but no meeting has been finalized.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are involved.
- What
- Trump said he is open to meeting Pezeshkian, while Iran sent Washington demands for ending the ongoing war.
- When
- Trump made the remarks on Sunday; Pezeshkian is expected to attend the UN General Assembly this week.
- Where
- The possible meeting could take place in New York, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
- Why
- The diplomatic opening follows Iran’s submission of demands to Washington for ending the ongoing war.
- US president
- Donald Trump
- Iranian president
- Masoud Pezeshkian
- Possible meeting location
- New York
- Related event
- United Nations General Assembly
- Iran’s action
- Sent Washington a list of demands
- Stated purpose of demands
- Ending the ongoing war
- Meeting status
- Possible, but not finalized