See Iran Delegate’s Chilling Reaction to Trump’s ‘Annihilate’ Warning

September 22, 2026 | 6:10pm

During his UN General Assembly speech, President Trump defended the war with Iran as a measure to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, warning he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if a peace deal is not reached. While predicting a settlement could come after the US midterms, Trump urged global economic isolation of Iran to force negotiations and cited past justifications for the conflict, including proxy support and the nuclear program, though Tehran has consistently denied seeking nuclear weapons.