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In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends handling of global conflicts

Trump said diplomacy could still avert war, but warned Iran it would face overwhelming force if it refused a deal after the midterm elections.

  • On Tuesday, President Donald Trump addressed the 81st United Nations General Assembly, warning Iran it must negotiate a deal or face "annihilation" and predicting a settlement after the November midterm elections.
  • The ultimatum followed a seven-month war, as Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing shipping attacks continue disrupting global energy markets and inflating fuel prices worldwide.
  • Pentagon reports cite a "beyond critical" shortage of advanced missile interceptors, contradicting Trump's claim that the U.S. possesses record munitions stockpiles and challenging the administration's military readiness narrative.
  • The Iranian delegation walked out during the speech, yet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed American and Iranian officials held lengthy sidebar discussions mediated by Qatar throughout the day.
  • Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the United Nations opposing the administration's policies as Trump insisted a deal could emerge after November elections, denying domestic politics influence his military calculations.
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Trump provides the UN with Iran threats, attacks on the Criminal Court, and "superintelligence" for violent reactions.

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President Donald Trump said at the UN General Assembly that if an immediate agreement was not reached with Iran, it would annihilate that country to such an extent that it would not be viable in the future. Faced with a possible nuclear solution from President Trump, we bring you a series of data from Iran, which are little [...]

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