
Tehran denies the start of indirect talks with the United States in New York
Iran denies the existence of planned indirect talks with Washington, contradicting what President Donald Trump said.
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Conflicting statements between Washington and Tehran on possible diplomatic talks.
Iran denies that a new round of indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington is planned, after President Donald Trump said he expected new talks with the Islamic Republic.
The Fars agency writes this, citing a source close to the Iranian negotiating team. "No talks are planned during the Iranian delegation's visit to New York, on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly."
Axios had reported that another round of indirect talks between the US and Iran was likely to begin today.

At 11pm yesterday the turnout in the by-elections in constituency 5 Reggio Calabria-Locri stood at 14.97%, compared to the 49.4% recorded at the same time four years ago. However, the comparison is not direct since back then voting took place on a single day, while this round takes place over two days. Four candidates are in the running: Fabio Roscioli (Forza Italia, centre-right), Domenico Giannetta (Futuro Nazionale), Francesco Antonio Benedetto (Campo largo) and Francesco Toscano (Popular Sovereign Democracy). There are 287,719 eligible voters, distributed across 487 seats.
In the by-elections for the Chamber in constituency 5 Reggio Calabria-Locri, the turnout at 11pm was 14.97%, a sharp drop compared to the 49.4% recorded four years ago. Voting takes place today, Monday 28 September, from 7am to 3pm in Reggio Calabria and 70 other municipalities in the province. Four candidates are in the running: Fabio Roscioli (Forza Italia, centre-right), Domenico Giannetta (Futuro Nazionale), Francesco Antonio Benedetto (Campo largo) and Francesco Toscano (Popular Sovereign Democracy).

In the by-elections in constituency 5 Reggio Calabria-Locri for the Chamber, the turnout at 11pm on the first day was 14.97%, much lower than the 49.4% recorded four years ago at the same hours. The vote takes place over two days, with polling stations reopening on Monday from 7am to 3pm. The challenge pits Roberto Vannacci (Futuro Nazionale) against Fabio Roscioli (Forza Italia) and Frank Benedetto (centre-left), with high national attention despite the low participation.

At 11pm on the first day of voting for the by-elections in constituency 5 Reggio Calabria-Locri, the turnout was 14.97%, much lower than the 49.4% recorded four years ago when the vote took place on a single day. This round involves two days of voting, with polling stations reopening on Monday morning at 7am and closing at 3pm.

Elio Ciccarese, supported by the centre-left, was elected president of the Province of Brindisi with 49,854 weighted votes, beating Angelo Caforio of the centre-right who obtained 41,974. The voter turnout among mayors and city councilors was 92.8%.
In the by-elections for the Chamber in constituency 5 Reggio Calabria-Locri, 10.26% of those entitled to vote voted at 7pm, a sharp decrease compared to the 35.48% recorded at the same time in 2022. The turnout varies between the municipalities: maximum in Laganadi (29.43%), minimum in Platì (1.59%). There are 487 polling stations set up for 287,719 voters resident in Italy, while 58,729 voters reside abroad. Voting continues on Monday 28 September from 7am to 3pm, followed by the count.