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Annihilation, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech

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Annihilation, AI and a walkout - key moments from Trump's UN speech
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Figure caption, Watch: Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran if no deal reached

US President Donald Trump returned to the stage at the United Nations on Tuesday, where he touted his administration's policies in front of world leaders and issued pointed threats to some of those gathered in the room.

The lengthy speech was wide-ranging, covering the war in Iran, AI, Cuba and the role of America's military.

The BBC's correspondents who covered the address have picked five key moments that stood out.

By Sarah Smith, North America editor in the room

The US president has no great respect for the United Nations – he accused it of imposing a far-left agenda – but he does relish the global platform it gives him.

He used Tuesday's speech to tout his achievements, and claim the mantle of a peacemaker, at the same time as he issued a number of pointed threats.

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