Brief
Trump warns UN he could annihilate Iran
Trump said the United States could destroy Iran quickly if Tehran refuses a nuclear agreement.
By Felo News Desk · Published
U.S. President Donald Trump used his United Nations General Assembly address on Sept. 22 to argue that his administration had stopped Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and warned he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if no peace deal is reached, Reuters reported.
Trump posed a choice to the audience: a deal that would let Iran rebuild, or an immediate annihilation that would prevent further attacks, he said. He later told reporters that U.S. officials had a three‑hour meeting with Iranian mediators, and that special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had a productive discussion with those mediators.
Since taking office for a second term, Trump has highlighted a diplomatic agenda that includes meetings with leaders of Britain, Ukraine and Japan, while emphasizing U.S. actions in Venezuela and a proposed strike on Greenland.
Key facts
- Trump warned the UN he could annihilate Iran if no nuclear deal is reached. (news.yahoo.com)
- He said U.S. officials held a three‑hour meeting with Iranian mediators. (news.yahoo.com)
- Special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with mediators, not directly with Iranian officials. (news.yahoo.com)
Sources
- [1] news.yahoo.com — originally reported as “Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal”
