Trump threatens Iran with annihilation amid UN nuclear talks revival

As Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the UN General Assembly on 22–24 September 2026, Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran unless it reached a deal, while three-hour mediated talks proceeded. Pezeshkian rejected threats and called Trump a "bully," but stated Iran remained open to negotiations.

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Iran, US hint at revival of talks as Trump, Pezeshkian due to attend UN

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By Samia Nakhoul and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Iran and the United States hinted on Tuesday at the prospect of reviving negotiations to end their conflict, with the presidents of both countries due at the UN General Assembly in New York. The event would be the first attended by Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian since Trump launched "Operation Epic Fury" against Iran in February, al

US President Trump threatens "annihilation" of Iran despite successful talks

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The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end before winter. Today, as the UN General Assembly continues, Zelensky and Iranian Presi

US President warns Tehran at UN but says talks ongoing

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The day began with Donald Trump threatening to annihilate Iran but ended with a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian mediators, which Trump described as “very good.” Trump also held a high-level meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with both sides saying they wanted the war in Ukraine to end before winter. Today, as the UN General Assembly continues, Zelensky and Iranian Presi

Iran's Pezeshkian accuses Trump of 'bullying mentality,' vows no surrender

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By Parisa Hafezi and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a "bullying mentality" at the United Nations on Wednesday, saying Iran would not surrender in the war with the US but remained open to diplomacy to end the conflict. In a wartime address to the 193-member UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian said threats wou

Trump Threatens Iran At UN, Pezeshkian Defies Him

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Donald Trump — Iranian leader vows defiance after Trump hints at military action at UN #Trump #Iran #DonaldTrump #US #News President Donald Trump hinted at military action against Iran during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, prompting a strong response from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Pezeshkian,… · Photo : Patrick Feller · CC BY · Flickr

Iranian president defies Trump threat, offers talks at UN

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 23, that Iran would not surrender to U.S. pressure but remained open to negotiations without accepting the language of force. His speech followed President Donald Trump’s address a day earlier, in which Trump said he was weighing whether to “annihilate” Iran if no deal was reached to end the nearly s

Iran President Tells U.N. Iran Will Not Bow Down to Trump’s Terrorism

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his UN General Assembly speech to call out President Trump and Israel, challenging narratives about Iran as a terrorist threat and shedding light on the aggressions committed against the Iranian population…. newrepublic.com/post/215765/... Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said there’s no way Trump is getting the Strait of Hormuz like this.

Pezeshkian Defies Trump at UN, Says Iran Will Fight Until “Last Breath”

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN that Iran would not surrender but remains open to diplomacy without military coercion. His speech followed renewed U.S.-Iran contacts in New York. #Iran #Pezeshkian #IranWar #UNGA #Diplomacy NEW YORK CITY, United States - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations on Wednesday that Iran would not

Trump threatens Iran with annihilation as UN talks resume

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President Donald Trump warned in a Sept. 22 address to the U.N. General Assembly that he could “annihilate” Iran unless it reached a deal, while describing the conflict as an effort to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon [cbsnews.com#2][geo.tv#1]. He also said he believed an agreement could be reached [geo.tv#1]. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the assembly on Sept. 23 that Ira

Pezeshkian Says Iran Is Ready for Talks But Won't Accept US Threats

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country is ready to resume talks about ending the near seven-month conflict with the US but will not respond to threats. In an address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Pezeshkian also said the Islamic Republic won’t allow freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions and a US blockade remain in place.

Iran president tells UN ‘we will never bow our head’ as US walks out

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Fun fact.... Fewer delegates walked out when Iran had the podium compared to Israel And Iran are total cunts who support ruZZia in their attempted genocide of Ukraine It's more acceptable to say that you are Iranian in the EU than Israeli thehill.com/policy/inter... Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian projected defiance in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, saying the