Trump tells U.N. he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterm elections

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   Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran during UN General Assembly speech

   President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly he is considering whether to "annihilate" Iran and drive the country "into hell." Despite this rhetoric, Trump expects a deal following the midterm elections. This escalation occurs as the Iran war continues to dominate global diplomacy and as oil prices hit a two-week low due to hopes for diplomacy and the reopening of a critical pipeline. While Trump maintains a hard line, some Republican lawmakers and candidates are now pushing for an end to the conflict.

   Why it matters

   The United States and Iran are engaged in an ongoing war involving a U.S. blockade. This conflict coincides with other major international crises in Gaza and Ukraine. Tensions remain high as both nations increase their rhetoric while maintaining indirect diplomatic channels.

   What is confirmed

   • President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly he is considering whether to "annihilate" Iran and drive it "into hell."
   • Trump expressed expectation for a deal after the midterm elections.
   • Oil prices reached a two-week low on hopes for Iran diplomacy and the reopening of a critical pipeline.
   • The UN General Assembly meeting included addresses from President Trump and Iran President Pezeshkian.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Republican voters' support for the Iran conflict is dropping according to polls.

   What to watch next

   • The outcome of the midterm elections regarding the Iran conflict
   • Official responses from the Iranian government to the "annihilate" threat
   • Confirmation of a critical pipeline reopening
   Sources used for this update (14)

   1. NBC News — Trump to address the United Nations General Assembly as Iran war rumbles on
   2. CNN — Live updates: Trump to speak at United Nations General Assembly
   3. Al Jazeera — UN General Assembly live: Trump, Qatar emir to speak as Iran war dominates
   4. cbsnews.com — Trump to address U.N. General Assembly and meet with world leaders as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts
   5. The New York Times — U.N. General Assembly Live Updates: Trump to Deliver Speech and Meet With World Leaders
   6. NBC News — Oil prices tumble to 2-week low on hopes for critical pipeline reopening and Iran diplomacy
   7. The Washington Post — Trump warns U.N. he might ‘annihilate’ Iran as war overshadows diplomacy
   8. The Hill — 5 things to know about Trump’s speech to the United Nations
   9. www.nbcnews.com — Trump tells U.N. he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterm elections
   10. www.livemint.com — Iran President Pezeshkian to speak at UNGA today: What to expect from his address
   11. www.nbcnews.com — Trump’s Iran threat at the U.N. and Ole Miss students found dead: Morning Rundown
   12. www.aljazeera.com — ‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks
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