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In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends handling of global conflicts
Trump said he may strike a deal with Tehran after the midterms as he warned Iran cannot get a nuclear weapon.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, presenting Iran with a binary choice: accept a reconstruction deal or face "annihilation" of the Islamic Republic.
- The U.S.-led war, which began in February 2026 alongside Israel, has strained military stockpiles while elevating global energy costs; Brent crude hovered near $100 per barrel as the conflict entered its seventh month.
- Trump rejected international AI regulations, rebranding artificial intelligence as "superintelligence," while CNN/SSRS polling released Tuesday showed 71% of voters disapprove of his foreign policy handling—the worst approval level of his presidency.
- Iranian delegates walked out during Trump's remarks, though he later revealed his representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held "very good" talks with Iranian officials following the address.
- Officials suggest potential negotiations timing is tied to November midterm elections, though Trump stated he gives "no credence" to the vote, maintaining his focus on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
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At UN, Trump warns of ‘annihilation’ for Iran while confirming rare diplomatic talks
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met on Tuesday, shortly after threatening in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war. Trump confirmed the talks in an exchange with reporters on […]
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