Iran: Trump believes in an agreement after US midterms

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US President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that he would have to decide whether to “annihilate” Iran if Tehran fails to reach a deal to end the war in the Middle East.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:17:06 UTC.

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  1. Iran: Trump believes in an agreement after US midterms

  2. Trump signs agreement giving U.S. broad military authority in Greenland

  3. White House launches 'Trump TV' after ban on major news outlets

  4. Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines

  5. Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for energy truce with Russia after Trump talks

  6. 'You should not be here': Trump tells CNN at UN as standoff with media outlets persists

  7. Trump bans media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

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