Trump threatens Iran annihilation and urges ICC withdrawal at UN

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During the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, stating he is weighing whether to negotiate a deal to allow the country to rebuild or to “annihilate the Islamic Republic” quickly. Trump suggested that a deal might be reached following the US midterm elections, asserting that Tehran is waiting to observe the election outcomes.

In response to the escalating tensions, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN, condemning US and Israeli strikes that have killed civilians, including children. While Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to its civilian nuclear program under international law, he also expressed a willingness to hand over highly enriched uranium if required by treaty obligations.

Separately, Trump intensified his administration’s campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), labeling it a “rogue institution” and urging member states to withdraw. Nauru has become the first nation to announce its withdrawal following these calls. This move follows US sanctions and visa restrictions against ICC officials, a policy defended by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to protect American service members from what he termed “show trials.”

Amidst these diplomatic maneuvers, reports from US Central Command indicate that Iranian missile and drone strikes have caused significant damage to American bases across eight countries and disrupted naval logistics, forcing the US Navy to shift support from Bahrain to more distant locations.

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Donald Trump · International Criminal Court · Iran · Masoud Pezeshkian · United Nations · United States Navy

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[● 10 SOURCES] Trump urged member states to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, calling it a rogue institution. www.arabnews.pk · fenix-magazin.de · n1info.hr · www.novilist.hr · cyprus-mail.com · +4 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The US Navy has escorted over 1 billion barrels of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz. indiashippingnews.com · www.sajr.co.za
[● 4 SOURCES] A UN mission concluded there are reasonable grounds to believe US forces committed war crimes during strikes in Iran. www.arabnews.pk · telegraph.com · thesun.my
[● 7 SOURCES] Nauru announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. fenix-magazin.de · n1info.hr · www.novilist.hr · cyprus-mail.com · www.index.hr · +2 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that Iran will not give up its civilian nuclear program. israelpalestinenews.org · forsal.pl · www.moneycab.com · www.watson.ch
[● 5 SOURCES] President Trump threatened to annihilate Iran at the UN if a peace deal is not reached. timesofmiddleeast.com · indiashippingnews.com · www.sajr.co.za · asiatimes.com · www.defenddemocracy.press
[● 2 SOURCES] President Pezeshkian expressed readiness to hand over highly enriched uranium under international law. www.moneycab.com · www.watson.ch
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iranian strikes damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and structures at American bases across eight countries. telegraph.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran's Vice President stated Tehran aims to develop missiles capable of reaching the White House. yournews.com