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  "id": 9160639,
  "title": "Trump says deciding between deal or driving Iran 'into hell'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-says-deciding-between-deal-or-driving-iran-into-hell-9160639",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T16:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260923/trump-says-deciding-between-deal-or-driving-iran-into-hell"
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  "account": "UNITED NATIONS — On the international stage, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly, revealing the monumental choice he faces regarding Iran. He stated that he is contemplating whether to engage in negotiations with Iran for a potential deal or to eradicate the Islamic Republic swiftly. Trump pondered the consequences of a deal, which could potentially lead Iran to become one of the greatest nations in the Middle East or even globally. However, he also contemplated the alternative of annihilating Iran to prevent them from causing further harm to people and countries. He emphasized that he still believes an agreement is attainable before the U.S. midterm elections in November, when his Republican party may face significant losses. Trump expressed his belief that the Iranians are waiting to witness his performance during the election, unaware that he is not running for re-election.",
  "summary": "UNITED NATIONS — U.S. President Donald Trump told the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday that he had to choose whether to \"annihilate\" Iran if it fails to make a deal to end the Middle East war. \"I have a big decision to make -- will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before, maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East or even…",
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        "title": "Trump says deciding between deal or driving Iran 'into hell'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/trump-says-deciding-between-deal-or-driving-iran-into-hell-9157484",
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