Iran war live: Trump threatens to ‘blow entire nation up’ after Iran issues warning
President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly he is deciding whether to annihilate Iran and drive the nation into hell. The threat follows warnings from Tehran regarding painful strikes and signals that Iran may use leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump questioned if and when he should blow the entire nation up, he also indicated he expects a deal to be reached after the midterm elections. The White House has suggested further developments are imminent.
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- ✓ President Donald Trump asked if and when he should blow the entire nation of Iran up.
- ✓ Trump told the UN General Assembly he is considering whether to annihilate Iran and drive it into hell.
- ✓ Tehran has warned of painful strikes.
What changed
Trump explicitly threatened to annihilate Iran during a speech to world leaders at the UN General Assembly.
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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran during UN General Assembly address
President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly he is deciding whether to annihilate Iran and drive the nation into hell. The threat follows warnings from Tehran regarding painful strikes and signals that Iran may use leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. While Trump questioned if and when he should blow the entire nation up, he also indicated he expects a deal to be reached after the midterm elections. The White House has suggested further developments are imminent.
Why it matters
Tensions have escalated into a conflict involving the United States and Iran. The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz makes Iranian leverage a critical factor in global shipping and energy security.
What is confirmed
- President Donald Trump asked if and when he should blow the entire nation of Iran up.
- Trump told the UN General Assembly he is considering whether to annihilate Iran and drive it into hell.
- Tehran has warned of painful strikes.
Still unconfirmed
- Tehran is signaling leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.
What to watch next
- Midterm election results
- Official White House announcements on Iran policy
- Iranian military action in the Strait of Hormuz
confidence 95%Sources used for this update (7)
- The Hill — Trump on Iran: ‘My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up?’
- USA Today — Trump 'deciding' whether to 'blow the entire nation up' in Iran threat
- The Independent — Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘blow the entire nation up’ after Tehran warns of ‘painful strikes’
- Iran International — Trump weighs Iran options; Tehran signals Hormuz leverage
- KOMO — White House teases 'something coming' amid Trump's Iran decision
- www.nbcnews.com — Live updates: Trump addresses U.N. General Assembly
- www.nbcnews.com — Trump tells U.N. he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterm elections
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