Trump tells U.N. he could ‘annihilate’ Iran but expects a deal after the midterm elections — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-tells-u-n-he-could-annihilate-iran-but-expects-a-deal-after-the-midterm-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran during UN General Assembly speechhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-tells-u-n-he-could-annihilate-iran-but-expects-a-deal-after-the-midterm-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-tells-u-n-he-could-annihilate-iran-but-expects-a-deal-after-the-midterm-elections#u82225Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:55:29 +0000President 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 mattersThe United States and Iran are engaged i