Iran vows 'painful' retaliation as Trump piles on pressure ahead of UN General Assembly meeting

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Trump threatened to destroy Iran's economy or eliminate its leadership if Tehran doesn't strike a deal, complicating efforts at diplomacy.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:04:18 UTC.

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