Direct Contact Takes Place Between US and Iranian Representatives

US President Donald Trump announced that US officials held a productive meeting lasting approximately three hours with Iranian representatives in New York, and that a new meeting between the parties is planned for the near future.

Details of the Meeting

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump stated that the contacts with Iranian representatives lasted three hours and went very productively.

Offering a new opportunity for the resumption of negotiations aimed at ending the war that has been ongoing for about seven months, this encounter was recorded as one of the rare direct contacts between the parties.

Participants and Future Plans

While Trump did not share details about the individuals who participated in the meeting, he pointed to his special representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner who were by his side.

Answering a question regarding the talks, Steve Witkoff stated that he felt very good at the moment, while Trump announced that a new meeting is planned very soon.

End of the War and Regional Developments

While the US administration signaled a new initiative to end the war in the Middle East, Trump suggested that the clashes could end just before or after the midterm elections in November.

Before coming to New York, Trump had signaled that he was open to meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and called on Iran for a deal in his UN speech.

Impact on Markets

Reports that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the event of potential talks as well as the US lifting the blockade found a response in the markets.

Following these developments, it was reported that Brent crude oil prices experienced a decline on Tuesday.