US President Trump threatens "annihilation" of Iran despite successful talks

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What happened

The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:22:23 UTC.

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