Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Trump Threatens Annihilation as UN Diplomacy Seeks Iran Deal
Donald Trump said the United States might destroy Iran if the war does not end through an agreement.
He also said American envoys had a productive meeting with people mediating for Iran.
Iran rejected his comments as propaganda and said it was ready to fight back.
The conflict has lasted nearly seven months and has killed thousands of people.
It has also affected oil prices and shipping in the region.
Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the United States reduced military pressure and lifted a blockade.
Qatar is trying to help Iran and Gulf Arab countries find a security arrangement.
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states want safer shipping but are worried about giving Iran too much influence.
The talks could affect regional security, energy supplies, and the future of the war.
Donald Trump warned he could annihate Iran while saying negotiations might produce a deal soon.
Iran’s Armed Forces called Trump’s remarks propaganda and threatened more severe attacks against aggressors.
The nearly seven-month war began with joint US-Israeli strikes and has killed thousands, raised oil prices, and widened regionally.
Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if military pressure eased and its ports blockade was lifted.
Gulf states discussed a proposed security framework involving Iran, while Saudi Arabia resumed limited operations on an alternative oil-export route.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Iranian officials, Gulf Arab leaders, and mediators including Qatar are involved.
- What
- Diplomats are trying to negotiate an end to the Iran war while Trump threatens possible destruction of Iran if no deal is reached.
- When
- The statements and diplomatic activity occurred on Tuesday; Trump said the conflict could end by or before the November 3 midterm elections.
- Where
- The diplomatic push centered on the United Nations in New York and involved the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Why
- The talks aim to end the war, restore shipping, reduce regional escalation, and address pressure from rising energy costs and disrupted oil exports.
Diplomacy and De-escalation
Pressure and Military Resistance
How to end the war
Diplomacy and De-escalation
Trump said negotiations had momentum, while Qatar and other mediators continued seeking an agreement.
Pressure and Military Resistance
Iranian officials rejected imposed terms, with Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf saying Iran would never surrender.
Military threats
Diplomacy and De-escalation
Trump warned that the United States could annihilate Iran if no deal was reached.
Pressure and Military Resistance
Iran’s Armed Forces called the warning propaganda and said they were prepared to deliver more severe and unpredictable attacks.
Strait of Hormuz and regional security
Diplomacy and De-escalation
Gulf states want shipping restored and are considering a shared security framework with Iran and the Arab Gulf countries.
Pressure and Military Resistance
Iran said it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz only if US military pressure eased and the blockade on Iranian ports was lifted.
- Conflict duration
- Nearly seven months
- Reported impact
- Thousands killed, higher oil prices, and wider regional involvement
- Trump’s position
- He threatened to annihilate Iran but said a deal could be reached soon
- Iran’s position
- Iran called the remarks propaganda and said it would not surrender
- Strait of Hormuz
- Iran said it could reopen the waterway within seven days if its conditions were met
- Diplomatic proposal
- Qatar proposed a common security framework involving Iran and the Arab Gulf states
- Saudi oil exports
- Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West Pipeline and could resume reduced exports from Yanbu