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Iran, US hint at revival of talks as Trump, Pezeshkian due to attend UN

Iran, US hint at revival of talks as Trump, Pezeshkian due to attend UN

By Samia Nakhoul and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States hinted on Tuesday at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end their conflict, with the presidents of both countries due at the UN General Assembly in New York.

As Mideast leaders gather in New York, regional wars top the agenda, and other Mideast developments

As Mideast leaders gather in New York, regional wars top the agenda, and other Mideast developments

Leaders from across the Middle East are gathering this week for the United Nations General Assembly in New York at a time when three years of wars across the region show no signs of letting up

Wall St futures rise as AI stocks rally, crude prices fall

Wall St futures rise as AI stocks rally, crude prices fall

By Johann M Cherian and Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Sep 21 (Reuters) - US stock futures were higher on Monday, driven by gains in AI shares as Treasury yields took a beating and oil slid 2% to hit an 11-day low on signs of progress in Middle East talks.

Oil falls 1% after reports suggest Iran could reopen Hormuz within seven days

Oil falls 1% after reports suggest Iran could reopen Hormuz within seven days

By Anushree Mukherjee LONDON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell on Tuesday after reports that Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US takes initial steps to ease military pressure, easing concerns over disruptions to a key global oil shipping route.

Tehran hints at Hormuz talks with US as leaders gather at UN

Tehran hints at Hormuz talks with US as leaders gather at UN

By Samia Nakhoul and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - A senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz to Gulf shipping within days if the US lifts its blockade, describing a gathering at the UN as a "golden opportunity" to renew diplomacy with

Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments

Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments

Middle Eastern leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly as conflicts in the region continue

Iran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict

Iran and US trade threats after Houthi attacks escalate regional conflict

By Jana Choukeir and Doina Chiacu DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Sept 20 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States exchanged new threats on Sunday, with President Donald Trump warning Iran would fail economically or face its leadership being wiped out if it didn't make a deal, and the Iranian military saying it

France mulls new UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz, diplomats say

France mulls new UN Security Council resolution on Hormuz, diplomats say

By John Irish UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - France has started drafting a UN Security Council resolution in coordination with the United States on setting up an international mission to restore movement in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Tuesday.

Messy, troubled, unpredictable: Diplomats describe a world in turmoil as UN opens annual meeting

Messy, troubled, unpredictable: Diplomats describe a world in turmoil as UN opens annual meeting

There is not much diplomats can agree on these days

Denmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland deal

Denmark says NATO shares responsibility for Arctic security under Greenland deal

By Stine Jacobsen and Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen COPENHAGEN, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Denmark, Greenland and the United States are set to sign a deal on Greenland's security on Tuesday, an agreement Denmark says will put Arctic security under NATO's watch rather than leaving it solely to Washington and

Nasdaq notches record-high close, AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat

Nasdaq notches record-high close, AI optimism reignites and Treasury yields retreat

By Noel Randewich and Johann M Cherian Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Nasdaq surged to a record-high close on Monday, lifted by gains in Advanced Micro Devices and other AI heavyweights, while Treasury yields retreated from recent highs and crude prices tumbled to an 11-day low on speculation about a

Stock Market Today (Sept. 21, 2026): Dow futures climb as oil prices retreat

Stock Market Today (Sept. 21, 2026): Dow futures climb as oil prices retreat

Markets are coming off a volatile week as President Trump prepares to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.