The United States and Iran have held talks for the first time since a ceasefire collapsed in June, marking a new diplomatic contact after the two sides continued to exchange fire intermittently.
The discussions took place against a backdrop of heightened tensions. The ceasefire had ended earlier efforts to halt hostilities, and the subsequent exchanges have kept relations between Washington and Tehran strained.
The talks also followed a threat from Donald Trump to pursue what he described as “annihilation”, adding to the pressure surrounding the US-Iran relationship. The supplied information does not provide details about the participants, location, duration or specific issues discussed.
No further information is available on whether the talks produced an agreement or whether additional discussions are planned. The latest confirmed development is the resumption of direct contact between the two sides since the June ceasefire broke down.
