Trump Says US Faces Choice Between Deal and “Annihilation” of Iran in UNGA Speech

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:10pm on 22 Sep 2026,Tuesday International

US President Donald Trump said the United States faces a choice between reaching a deal with Iran or “annihilating” the Islamic Republic during his UN General Assembly speech on Tuesday. Trump said Washington had given Iran opportunities to reach an agreement before military action. He called for continued economic pressure until Iran stops attacks on commercial shipping, abandons its nuclear ambitions and ends support for terrorism. Trump also rejected reports of low US ammunition supplies, saying the country has large stocks and is increasing production. On Russia and Ukraine, Trump said the United States was working with both sides and expected a deal to happen quickly. (PC: HT)

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