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President Donald Trump speaks to the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday.
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US, Iran officials meet as Trump warns of ‘annihilation’

UNITED NATIONS (AP): President Donald Trump said US and Iranian officials met yesterday, shortly after threatening in his address to the UN General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war. Trump confirmed the talks in an exchange with reporters but offered few details about how the discussions transpired or the substance of the exchange. “It was a very good meeting,” Trump said.

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The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, Tuesday.
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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