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Trump Warns Iran of Annihilation, Predicts Deal After Midterms
President Donald Trump spoke at the United Nations about Iran and other world issues.
He said Iran could be destroyed if it does not agree to a peace deal.
Trump also predicted that Iran will make a deal after the US midterm elections.
He said his main concern is stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
Trump praised a joint US-Israel military operation against Iran.
He accused Iran of supporting Hamas and other attacks.
Trump said the US Navy has helped ships move oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
He also said the United States has plenty of ammunition and is building more weapons factories.
The UN meeting is bringing world leaders together to discuss major international problems.
President Donald Trump warned Iran it could face “annihilation” if no peace deal is reached.
Trump said he expects a deal with Iran after the US midterm elections.
He reaffirmed that Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon or nuclear infrastructure.
Trump said the US Navy has escorted more than 1 billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
The 81st UN General Assembly’s high-level debate is scheduled for September 22–26 and September 28 in New York.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, addressing the United Nations General Assembly and discussing Iran.
- What
- Trump warned Iran of possible “annihilation” without a peace deal, predicted an agreement after the US midterms, and reaffirmed opposition to Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
- Where
- The United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- When
- Tuesday during the 81st UN General Assembly session; the high-level debate is scheduled for September 22–26 and September 28.
- Why
- Trump said the United States is seeking to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to protect commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Key facts
- Event
- 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly
- Location
- New York
- US position on Iran
- Trump said Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.
- Predicted deal timing
- Trump said a deal could come after the US midterm elections.
- Shipping claim
- Trump said the US Navy escorted more than 1 billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Munitions claim
- Trump said the United States has more munitions than it could use and that 18 plants are under rapid construction.
- Assembly theme
- “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All.”
Quotes
Donald Trump
US president addressing the United Nations General Assembly
“There is no better example of a danger that was allowed to gather strength at the world’s peril than the number one sponsor of terror, the Islamic Republic of Iran. From the first day I entered the political arena, I have been unwavering — I will never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon”
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“Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic, and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?”
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