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‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks

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U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to hold their first diplomatic talks since June. The discussions occurred alongside a period of heightened public rhetoric between the two nations, characterized by mutual threats of military force. Specifically, President Trump has threatened to "annihilate" the Iranian regime, while Tehran has warned of a "crushing" response to potential aggression.

The simultaneous occurrence of diplomatic engagement and aggressive posturing marks a volatile development in bilateral relations. While the delegations are attempting to rekindle dialogue, the public exchange of threats continues to define the current atmosphere surrounding the negotiations.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

CBS News Focuses on the resumption of diplomatic talks amid escalating threats.
Al Jazeera Highlights the contradiction between Trump's threats and his claims of diplomacy.
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