US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat US and Iranian officials held their first talks since June, when a ceasefire between the two collapsed. The meeting took place as both sides have continued exchanging fire intermittently. US and Iranian officials met for the first time since a ceasefire between the two collapsed in June. The talks took place as both sides have continued exchanging fire intermittently in the months since.

Details of the meeting's content remained limited, and neither side announced any concrete outcome. The contact drew particular attention because it came after President Donald Trump had previously threatened Iran with 'annihilation'. Diplomats said the talks could be seen as a limited step toward reducing tensions, though a lasting resolution does not appear close. Regional allies are closely watching the process and the possibility of a renewed ceasefire effort.

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