Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Trump Warns Iran of Annihilation, Predicts Deal After Midterms
US President Donald Trump spoke at the United Nations about Iran and other world issues.
He warned that Iran could be destroyed if it does not agree to a peace deal.
Trump said he believes Iran will make a deal after the US midterm elections.
He said Iran must never get a nuclear weapon or nuclear infrastructure.
Trump praised a joint US-Israel military operation against Iran.
He accused Iran of supporting Hamas and the October 7 attack in Israel.
Trump said the US Navy has helped escort oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
He rejected claims that the United States is running out of ammunition.
He also said 18 new munitions plants are being rapidly built.
Donald Trump warned Iran it could face “annihilation” if no peace deal is reached.
Trump said he expects Iran to agree to a deal after the US midterm elections.
He reaffirmed that Iran must never 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.
He said the United States has abundant munitions and that 18 plants are under rapid construction.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, addressing the United Nations General Assembly and discussing Iran.
- What
- Trump warned Iran of possible “annihilation,” predicted a deal after the US midterms, and reaffirmed opposition to Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
- When
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during the 81st UN General Assembly session.
- Where
- The United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- 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.
- Event
- 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly
- Location
- New York
- Assembly theme
- “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All”
- US position on Iran
- Trump said Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon or nuclear infrastructure.
- Predicted deal timing
- Trump said a deal could follow 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.
