The United States and Iran held their first shuttle talks in months on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, sparking cautious optimism for progress in ending the West Asia war.

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner communicated indirectly through mediators, marking the first diplomatic contact since the collapse of an interim ceasefire in July.

While neither side announced a shift in positions, the talks were seen as a diplomatic opening that helped keep Brent crude prices below $100 per barrel, easing fears of prolonged energy disruption.

The meeting comes amid heightened tensions, with Washington warning Tehran against further escalation while simultaneously exploring avenues for dialogue. Analysts say even limited engagement could pave the way for confidence‑building measures and reduce risks of wider regional instability.