Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran at UN then confirms direct talks with Tehran officials in New York
President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran in a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, then confirmed that U.S. and Iranian officials had held direct talks in New York hours earlier.
In his address, Trump framed Iran’s future as a choice between destruction and a deal, asking, “Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before, maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East or even the world? Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?”
Trump later told reporters that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met for three hours with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the General Assembly. “It was a very good meeting,” Trump said, adding that another meeting was scheduled soon. Iran’s state television said the U.S. requested the talks, which focused on Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including lifting a naval blockade and releasing frozen assets.
Most of Iran’s delegation walked out during Trump’s speech, but the talks marked the first direct contact between the two sides since mid-June. Trump reiterated that he believed a deal could be reached after the U.S. midterm elections, stating, “We will get it done one way or another. We will get it done and get it done fast.”
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US President Donald Trump says he must decide whether to make a deal with Iran or annihilate the country in a bombastic speech to the United Nations that appeared tailored to war-weary American voters u.afp.com/S9ZF
bluesky_AFP English · about 3 hours ago
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is in New York for the UN General Assembly.
telegram_Clash Report · about 3 hours ago
Voor het oog van andere regeringsleiders vraagt Trump zich af of hij Iran van de kaart zal vegen of toch een deal moet sluiten
de morgen · about 3 hours ago
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handelsblatt · about 3 hours ago
Trump says US held very good meeting with Iran in New York US President Donald Trump confirmed on Tuesday that senior members of his administration held a three-hour meeting with an Iranian delegation in New York, describing the encounter as "very good" and warning that Tehran faces a choice between "obliteration" and "potential greatness" as negotiations continue.
yenisafak · about 3 hours ago
Trump susține că a oprit opt războaie prin „relațiile sale speciale. Pacea în Ucraina ar putea veni „mai repede decât credeam Adunarea Generală a ONU, cea mai importantă reuniune a Națiunilor Unite, începe marți la New York. Președintele SUA, Donald Trump, susține un discurs de la tribuna Națiunilor Unite, abordând chestiuni fierbinți de actualitate, de la conflictul din Iran la războiul din Ucraina, acordul privind Groenlanda și succesele sale în materie de misiuni pacificatoare. Președintele american a susținut, la ONU, că a oprit opt războaie, „prin relațiile sale speciale, promițând încheierea „în curând a crizei petrolului, relatează focus.de.
digi24 · about 3 hours ago
Verschärft Teheran Bedingungen?: USA und Iran sprechen in New York drei Stunden miteinander Alle Prognosen von Donald Trump zu einem Friedensschluss im Iran-Krieg haben sich bislang nicht erfüllt. Derzeit hält er es für möglich, dass es nach den US-Zwischenwahlen ein Abkommen geben könnte. Bei den UN sprechen beide Seiten miteinander. Scharfe Töne kommen derweil von den Revolutionsgarden.
n-tv · about 3 hours ago
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orf.at · about 3 hours ago
U.S. and Iran officials meet in New York to discuss ending the war President Trump said U.S. officials met for three hours with the Iranian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner attended the meeting from the U.S. side, and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from the Iran side."Steve and Jared had a very productive meeting today with mediators of Iran," Trump said later, before meeting with Arab leaders. "I think theres a lot of momentum for them to make a deal. Thats what we are hearing from everybody."Iran state television said the meeting was requested by the U.S. and "driven by the need to convey Irans conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz," which include lifting the naval blockade, releasing frozen Iranian assets and ending the war on all fronts.Why it matters: The General Assembly offers a rare opportunity to try to break the stalemate in the war, which is approaching the seven-month mark with no signs of a breakthrough.Its the first meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials since mid-June.State of play: Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC Tuesday morning that President Trump is open to meeting with the Iranians in New York "because he believes that engaging with people is important if youre going to solve problems." He added, however, that no meeting has been scheduled yet.Trump is expected to meet with representatives of nine Arab countries on Tuesday to discuss the war. Many of the countries are expected to urge Trump to de-escalate with Iran and work to reach a deal, regional sources said.What he said: In his speech before the UN General Assembly, Trump reiterated what he told Axios last week: that he has "a big decision to make" whether to make a deal with Iran or "annihilating the Islamic Republic."Trump said he thinks the U.S. will reach a deal with Iran after the midterms"We will get it done one way or another. We will get it done and get it done fast," Trump said."It doesnt make sense for Iran not to (make a deal)," he added. "They are waiting to see how I do in the midterm elections. What they dont realize is that I am not running … I will be here for two-and-a-half years. I gave no credence and will not give credence to the election when it comes to Iran. It doesnt even enter my mind. The only thing that does is that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon."Zoom out: Trump also made a broader case for the war, saying many presidents before him ignored the Iran threat for many years. "After giving Iran every chance for a deal I took action to ensure that neither the U.S. nor any other nation will have to face such a catastrophic problem," Trump said.Zoom in: Trump said Iran violated the ceasefire by attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Still, he added, the U.S. manages to get dozens of oil tankers out of the strait every night. "We must be united in putting pressure on Iran. I call on all countries to join us in our pressure campaign against Iran," he said.This story has been updated with new details.
axios · about 3 hours ago
UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trumps threat The US and Iran hold talks on UNGAs first day, despite Trump threatening to annihilate Iran in his opening address.
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france24 · about 3 hours ago
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dailymail · about 3 hours ago
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foreignpolicy.com · about 3 hours ago
US and Iran hold first talks since June as Trump threatens annihilation President says Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had good meeting with Iranian delegation on the sidelines of the UN gathering
financial times · about 3 hours ago
Trump threatens to annihilate Iran at UN, then confirms direct talks Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump asked whether he should "annihilate the Islamic Republic" or offer it a deal to rebuild before telling reporters that US and Iranian officials had met on the sidelines. Most of Irans delegation walked out during his speech.
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