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Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran, expects deal after midterms

On September 22, 2026, President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly he could "annihilate" Iran and expects a deal after the U.S. midterm elections, while calling for complete economic isolation of Iran. Iran had hinted at reviving negotiations to end their nearly seven-month conflict with the U.S.

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Trump urges complete isolation of Iran, expects deal after election

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(Fixed typo in headline) By Michelle Nichols and Daphne Psaledakis UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for complete economic isolation of Iran, showing no intention to resume talks at the UN General Assembly but saying he believed a deal would be done after the US midterm elections in November. Iran had earlier hinted at the prospect of reviving negotiat