Trump’s offer surfaces as the US‑Iran standoff enters its seventh month, with both sides bracing for possible escalation.
The administration has floated the possibility of a side‑by‑side talk on the UN sidelines, but no concrete date has been set.
Inside Washington, advisers debate whether a summit could pave a path out of the long‑running conflict, weighing the political cost against diplomatic gains.
Tehran’s delegation, trimmed to key figures like Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian, awaits confirmation from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei before agreeing to a New York meeting.
Mike Waltz and Marco Rubio have repeatedly said Trump remains "open" to talks, though both officials emphasize the need for Tehran to commit to a nuclear‑free future.
The potential meeting could ripple through New York’s sizable Iranian community, many of whom have lived under the shadow of sanctions and fear of retaliation.
Until a formal itinerary is released, Washington and Tehran will likely keep their options open, watching international reactions for any sign of a breakthrough.