US President Donald Trump tells the UN General Assembly that he is deciding whether to make a deal with Iran or “annihilate” the Islamic Republic. Multiple outlets report he frames the choice in stark terms, saying a deal could allow Iran to rebuild and potentially become “one of the greatest” countries, while failure to reach an agreement would mean driving Iran toward destruction.
The reports describe the remarks as connected to Trump’s stated goal of ending the war, with one outlet saying the “annihilate” option is discussed if Iran does not agree to a deal. Korea Times and others also note Trump reiterates that an agreement is possible after US midterm elections in November, which he links to domestic political conditions, including the risk of Republicans losing control of Congress amid fuel-price pressures attributed to the war.
While the wording differs slightly across sources, the consistent theme is that Trump presents the decision at the UN as conditional: a negotiated agreement first, and an aggressive alternative if talks fail.
