US and Iran Hold Extended Talks in New York to Overcome Diplomatic Deadlock

Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in New York for the UN General Assembly as diplomatic engagements unfold. Meanwhile, Al Shara and Al Zaidi hold their first meeting as Syria and Iraq look to turn the page.

Iran confirms US contact through Qatar in New York, while the US states that Trump holds 'all the cards' in the Iran conflict. Al Shara also mentions he may run in a future election to finish carrying out plans.

Elsewhere at the UN, the UK PM states that Israeli settlement expansion 'cannot be allowed to happen', and Qatar's Emir warns that Israel's actions threaten regional security. Barrack notes that Gulf states agree only on the need for a way forward in a Trump meeting.

Additional developments include Syria's Al Shara being open to running in future elections, Trump questioning at the UN whether to annihilate Iran, and King Abdullah stating that Israel is pushing Palestinians out of the West Bank. A Cuban delegation walks out on Trump during his UNGA speech, Trump renames AI to 'super intelligence', and King Abdullah II warns of the world's short attention span.

Coverage also highlights what to expect from day 1 of UNGA, Antonio Guterres calling for the fighting to stop, and reports regarding Trump being silenced by a media boycott.