During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US and Iranian delegations engaged in indirect negotiations. The process involved mediators acting as intermediaries to shuttle communications between the two sides. President Donald Trump publicly commented on the proceedings, stating that the talks "went very well." However, the President also voiced frustration regarding the composition of the Iranian delegation, noting that the participants were "not the highest level" of officials.

Senator Marco Rubio indicated that the US administration remains open to a potential meeting between President Trump and his Iranian counterpart while both are in New York for the assembly. The nature of these talks highlights the ongoing diplomatic tension between the two nations, as the US continues to navigate a strategy of pressure and communication. While the White House has signaled a willingness to engage at the highest levels, the current format relies on third-party mediation rather than direct face-to-face dialogue between the two heads of state. The discrepancy in the perceived importance of the delegation members suggests a gap in expectations between Washington and Tehran regarding the current diplomatic process.