Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN
UNITED NATIONS: US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the war, but also suggested an agreement could come soon amid a diplomatic push at the United Nations.
Donald Trump, the US President, threatened to annihilate Iran during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly if no deal is reached to end the ongoing war. He suggested that an agreement could be made soon, thanks to the efforts of envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in talks with Iran's mediators. Trump indicated that the decision might be finalized around the upcoming midterm elections.
Iran's Armed Forces dismissed Trump's comments as propaganda and vowed to respond with severe blows. The nearly seven-month conflict, which began with US-Israeli strikes, has resulted in thousands of deaths, increased oil prices, and drawn in neighboring countries. Discussions continue to try and end this conflict. The United States is concerned about the impact of the conflict on global oil markets, Gulf security, and millions of Iranians.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, who is working on de-escalating the conflict. Iran could potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz within days if the US eases military pressure and lifts its blockade on Iranian ports. However, Iran has consistently maintained that it will not surrender and that Trump cannot impose his power on the Iranian people and its armed forces.
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