Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran at UN, Confirms Direct Talks

At the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump warned he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran if no peace deal is reached, while also confirming that US and Iranian officials had held direct talks on the sidelines. Most of Iran's delegation walked out during the speech.

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At U.N., Trump Says He Will Strike a Deal With Iran or ‘Annihilate’ It

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President Trump’s statement to the U.N. General Assembly that he could “drive them into hell with no chance of survival” was a jarring departure in a forum devoted to world peace.

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At U.N., Trump Says He Will Strike a Deal With Iran or ‘Annihilate’ It

President Trump’s statement to the U.N. General Assembly that he could “drive them into hell with no chance of survival” was a jarring departure in a forum devoted to world peace.

Euronews 17h ago

Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN, then confirms direct talks

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump asked whether he should "annihilate the Islamic Republic" or offer it a deal to rebuild before telling reporters that US and Iranian officials had met on the sidelines. Most of Iran's delegation walked out during his speech.

News24 21h ago

Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal

US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly speech on Tuesday 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.

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