First Thing: Trump promises ‘great things’ for Middle East and claims Iran deal ‘all signed’

• Hundreds of diplomats and world leaders are gathering this week at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the General Assembly. • The event serves as the largest annual meeting for global diplomacy.

• Iran warned on Sunday that it would expand the geography of the war and use different weapons if the U.S. launches new assaults. • Tehran's top negotiator stated that Iran has sent conditions to Washington via mediators to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

• World leaders are gathering this week for their annual meeting at the United Nations to address global conflicts, artificial intelligence, and climate shocks. • The organization has faced financial troubles over the past 12 months that forced cutbacks to humanitarian aid and peacekeeping operations.

• Hundreds of diplomats and world leaders are gathering this week at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the General Assembly. • The event marks the largest annual meeting in world diplomacy.

• Houthi forces have established a blockade of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to pressure Saudi Arabia and align with Iran's regional strategy. • The blockade has choked Saudi crude oil exports passing through the strait.

• World leaders are gathering this week for their annual meeting at the United Nations amid global conflicts and concerns over artificial intelligence. • The organization has faced financial troubles over the past 12 months that forced cutbacks to humanitarian aid and peacekeeping operations.

• World leaders are meeting at the United Nations this week to address global conflicts, artificial intelligence, and climate change. • The organization has faced financial troubles over the past 12 months that forced cutbacks to humanitarian aid and peacekeeping operations.

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