Trump says choosing between deal or driving Iran 'into hell'

US President Donald Trump has stated that he is deciding whether to make a deal with Iran or to "annihilate" the Islamic Republic. In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly, Trump said he has a big decision to make, asking: "Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before... or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly?"

Trump also mentioned that he believes the US will make a deal with Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, saying "I believe we'll make a deal right after the election because it doesn't make sense for them not to."

According to the Ajel English report, Trump also stated that Iran killed more than 72,000 of its own citizens this year, including 10,000 during recent protests.

Brief written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye, Al-Monitor, Punch, Ajel English, SABC News — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.