But the talks remain preliminary, even as Gulf countries face the economic and security consequences of the conflict.
No agreement to end the war has been announced.
US President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals.
After the New York discussions, Trump described the New York talks between Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Whitkoff as productive and said there was momentum towards a possible agreement.
At the same time, his UN speech contained a stark warning, saying he faced a choice between…



