Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines
In a speech at the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump threatened to annihilate Iran if a new deal is not reached regarding their ongoing conflict. The address also touched on his foreign policy goals, including peace in Ukraine and leadership in artificial intelligence.
Why it matters
The rhetoric signals a potential escalation in US-Iran tensions and outlines the administration's aggressive foreign policy stance on the global stage.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Bernd Debusmann Jr, Khashayar Joneidi, Sarah Smith and Nada Tawfik United Nations General Assembly Watch: Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran if no deal reached President Donald Trump has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) he faces a "big decision" on whether to strike Iran again or pursue a peace deal.
A single member of Iran's delegation watched on during the president's speech on Tuesday in New York, in which he said he could "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if the conflict went unresolved.
Before a standing-room-only audience, Trump also rejected "global government", vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine and ensure the US wins the artificial intelligence race.
His comments came on a day of high-level diplomacy, which included talks between US and Iranian representatives.
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