Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in combative UN speech
US president also suggests he could use further military force against America’s neighbours
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in combative UN speech
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Trump to UN: do I ‘annihilate’ Iran or ‘make a deal?’
US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he has a ‘big decision to make’ on Iran.
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Trump to address UN General Assembly as Iran war looms large
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UN General Assembly live: Trump, Qatar among speakers as Iran war dominates
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Trump warns he could 'annihilate' Iran without a peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech Sept. 22 to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warn that he could 'annihilate the Islamic Republic' if no deal is reached to end the conflict.
In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Trump considers whether to 'annihilate' Iran if a deal is not reached
President Donald Trump spoke about potentially annihilating Iran if a deal is not reached while delivering a speech to the United Nations General Assembly. The president said he believed a deal would be reached because it is in Iran's best interest.
UN General Assembly opens with Trump, Lula, others in NYC
Donald Trump hailed his own record and hinted at a chance for peace in Iran and Ukraine. Turkey's president called for more pressure on Israel. UN leaders called for more global interdependence. DW has the latest.
Trump slams Iran and Cuba, defends AI growth and recounts record in UN speech
The U.S. "will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere," Trump told the UN leaders.
Trump tells U.N. he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterm elections
In a speech to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump defended the Iran conflict and said he was considering whether to “annihilate” the country and drive it “into hell.”
UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?
September 22 marks the start of the general debate, where all 193 UN member states are invited to address the UNGA.
US open to meeting Iran at UN as conflicting reports over peace deal swirl
Tehran’s decision-making structures appear gripped by a war of words as conflicting reports emerge on Tuesday about an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the US eases its military pressure.
Trump set for whirlwind UN meetings with wars in Iran, Ukraine on agenda
The American President is expected to meet no fewer than 11 world leaders, bilaterally or in group settings on Sept 22.
Trump returns to the UN, what will he say?
Trump returns to UNGA amid Iran war he started, Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire, and scrutiny of US aims.
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