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Donald Trump threatens Iran at UN, warns of potential annihilation
At the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, warning that he could ‘annihilate the Islamic Republic’ if a peace agreement is not reached to end the ongoing conflict. Trump expressed hope for a deal following the November midterm elections but urged international cooperation to economically isolate Tehran. He also noted that a three-hour meeting between US officials, including Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, and Iranian representatives was ‘very good.’
In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant speech, rejecting Trump’s characterization of Iran as a terrorist state and asserting that the country is a victim of terrorism. Pezeshkian highlighted civilian casualties from US-Israeli strikes and emphasized that Iran would not ‘bow its head’ or allow the Strait of Hormuz to be used for insecurity. The tension was underscored by the US delegation walking out of the hall during his address.
Additionally, Trump addressed other geopolitical issues, describing Cuba as an ‘absolutely failed state’ and predicting its collapse. He also discussed the potential for a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine and announced that US government documents would transition from using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ to ‘superintelligence.’
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Abbas Araghchi · Cuba · Delcy Rodríguez · Donald Trump · International Criminal Court · Iran · Islamic Republic of Iran · Masoud Pezeshkian · Mexico · Nicolás Maduro · Pedro Sánchez · Russia
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- [● 9 SOURCES] GCC leaders are scheduled to meet Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Iran's proxies have targeted Saudi energy infrastructure from Yemen and Iraq.
- [● 9 SOURCES] Donald Trump is facing a 'big decision' regarding the war with Iran.
- [● 5 SOURCES] In early August, Trump canceled a major attack on Iran following requests from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.
- [● 6 SOURCES] The meeting is viewed as a test of the US-led security architecture in the Gulf.
- [● 13 SOURCES] Donald Trump has publicly weighed the possibility of 'annihilating' the Iranian regime.
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed due to disputes over navigation.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The meeting addresses the US-Israel war on Iran and the conflict in Yemen.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trump pressured Zelenskyy to stop Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries to address rising fuel prices in the U.S.
- [● 15 SOURCES] Trump suggested a deal with Iran might be reached following the U.S. elections.
- [● 20 SOURCES] Trump stated he will never allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons. lapioneradeclorinda.com
- [● 13 SOURCES] Trump called for the complete economic isolation of Iran until it stops attacks on commercial shipping, abandons nuclear ambitions, and ceases support for terrorism.