Iran says it ‘has no plans to negotiate with US’ despite Trump claims - US politics live

Key Points:

• Iran’s state media confirmed that its delegation at the UN General Assembly has no plans to negotiate directly with the United States, contradicting President Donald Trump’s expectation of resumed talks.
• Iran has presented seven conditions for ending the conflict and reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, including a seven-day ceasefire across the Middle East, unfreezing foreign assets, lifting oil sanctions, and ending the US naval blockade, all of which Trump has rejected.
• The Trump administration plans to ease fuel economy standards for gasoline-powered vehicles, aiming to reduce manufacturing costs and boost US auto production, while Attorney General Todd Blanche defended banning certain news outlets from White House access as a privilege, not a right.
• US-China relations saw a reciprocal tariff cut deal on $30 billion worth of products following President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, while Trump downplayed a pending $14 billion US arms sale to Taiwan, even offering to sell weapons to China during Xi’s visit.
• Political tensions continue in the US, with Senate Republicans criticizing Trump’s endorsements, House Democrats preparing extensive investigations if they regain control, and Trump urging supporters to "pretend he is on the ballot" ahead of the November midterms.