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

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What happened

In his address, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.

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  • In his address, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:09:54 UTC.

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  2. Trump slams Iran and Cuba, defends AI growth in boastful UN speech

  3. Trump uses U.N. speech to openly muse about attacking Iran

  4. In U.N. speech, Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran and defends foreign policy

  5. Trump officials hold 3-hour meeting with Iran mediators: All you need to know

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

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