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

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.

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Al JazeeraSep 23, 2026, 9:40 AM

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

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran and then brags about diplomacy, provoking Tehran to warn of a response.

CBS NewsSep 23, 2026, 11:06 PM

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U.S., Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation

U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime. Grouped from 6 articles across 6 sources.

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CNBCSep 23, 2026, 9:50 AM

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Oil prices mixed after U.S. and Iran talk for hours at UN meeting

Oil prices were mixed Wednesday, amid hopes of a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the U.S. had talks. Grouped from 4 articles across 3 sources.

CNBC, Euronews, Financial Times

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Al JazeeraSep 23, 2026, 7:27 PM

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Iran threatens countries enforcing US airline sanctions

Iran has threatened countries enforcing US sanctions on its airlines, warning that their airports could face disruptions Grouped from 4 articles across 3 sources.

Al Jazeera, Financial Times, The Straits Times

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Al JazeeraSep 23, 2026, 6:34 PM

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