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1. 7 yesterday 1:31 AM

   Trump says US-Iran officials held 'very productive' talks in New York

   Trump said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a three-hour session with Iranian envoys that he called 'very good' and 'very productive', with another meeting planned soon, reviving hopes for diplomacy hours after his annihilation threat.

   “very productive…”

   1. 3 outlets US, Iran hold ‘very good’ talks, Trump says at UN meeting

      first by Al Jazeera, 1d ago · also Washington Post, Bloomberg

      2 more headlines

      • U.S. and Iran had ‘very good meeting’ over ongoing war, Trump says Washington Post · 1d ago
      • Trump Says US Officials Held ‘Very Good’ Meeting With Iranians Bloomberg · 1d ago
   2. 2 outlets US-Iran talks: What was discussed in Trump's 'good meeting' on the sidelines of UNGA

      first by Times of India, 1d ago · also Bloomberg Politics

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      • Trump Hails Good US-Iran Talks After Annihilation Threat Bloomberg Politics · 22h ago
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     Standing on a podium often reserved for messages of peace, # Trump on Tuesday brought his escalating # threats against # Iran directly before world leaders. They largely did not respond. Trump told the # UNGA that he was deciding whether to “annihilate” Iran if the # war — launched by the # US & # Israel — drags on without a peace deal. #…

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     Shame Shame Shame On U.S. for being imbeciles. This turd needs to be thrown in jail.

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     I asked AI mode how his supporters feel about his speech. This was the response "While political opponents and international diplomats widely criticized the speech as aggressive, low-energy, and alienating to allies, Trump's supporters see it as a masterclass in strong leadership that prioritizes American safety and prosperity over global…

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2. 6 Sep 22 9:35 PM

   Iran's Armed Forces dismiss Trump's UN threat as 'propaganda'

   Iran's military rejected Trump's comments at the UN, saying they stand ready to inflict more blows on the 'aggressors'.

   • ▶NBC News
     President Trump warns he will make a deal with Iran or 'annihilate it' video · YouTube · 1d ago
   • ▶PBS NewsHour
     Trump defends Iran war and threatens annihilation at UN General Assembly video · YouTube · 1d ago
   1. 4 outlets Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at U.N.

      first by Japan Times, 1d ago · also BBC Middle East, The Hindu, The Japan Times

      2 more headlines

      • Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines BBC Middle East · 1d ago
      • Trump says U.S., Iranian officials met, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran The Hindu · 1d ago
   2. 4 outlets Trump's UN takeaways: Threats, diplomacy, and the ICC

      first by RTE News, 1d ago · also France 24 EN, France 24, Guardian

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      • Iran, AI and the ICC: Trump makes threats, touts policies at UN General Assembly France 24 EN · 1d ago
      • Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran to UN general assembly is stunning, even for him Mastodon · 1d ago
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     🔴 BREAKING U.S. and Iran Hold U.N. Negotiations Amidst Threats U.S. negotiators met with Iranian officials at the United Nations, occurring while President Trump warned he would either secure a deal with Iran or 'annihilate' the nation. This diplomatic engagement contrasts sharply with the stated threat of military action. 📰 https://www…

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     They should have arrested him and hauled him off to The Hague right then and there. They already have evidence that he committed war crimes.

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     Considering that he did do that despite near universal condemnation of his decision to do so, that perhaps he couldn't actually care less about whether Iran has nuclear weapons and that his motivations are purely self-interested and political in nature?

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3. 5 Sep 22 5:13 PM

   Trump meets Zelensky at UN, presses for energy ceasefire

   Trump met Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the UNGA to push for a Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire; Zelensky said Ukraine was ready for any format of such a truce.

   “We are ready for any kind of format of energy ceasefire. ... I don't know the Russian position…”

   • ▶DW News
     Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech | DW News video · YouTube · 1d ago
   • ▶Al Jazeera English
     UNGA Day 1: US and Iran hold talks despite Trump’s threat to ‘annihilate’ Iran video · YouTube · 1d ago
   1. 8 outlets US Politics Live updates: Trump says he faces decision to ‘annihilate’ Iran

      first by nine.com.au, 1d ago · also NYT Middle East, NYT, Times of Israel, Channel News Asia, Straits Times, BBC +1

      5 more headlines

      • At U.N., Trump Says He Will Strike a Deal With Iran or ‘Annihilate’ It NYT Middle East · 1d ago
      • Trump tells UN he may sign deal with Iran after midterms, or ‘annihilate’ it instead Times of Israel · 1d ago
      • Trump warns in UN speech he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal unionleader.com · 1d ago
      • Trump tells UN he has 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' Iran or make peace deal BBC · 1d ago
      • Trump says he has ‘big decision’ to make about Iran Sydney Morning Herald · 1d ago
   2. 5 outlets Macron says he discussed Ukraine-Russia energy truce ideas with Trump

      first by Investing.com News, 2d ago · also Straits Times, Reuters, Politico Europe, UPI

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      • Zelenskiy to meet Trump at UN in push for energy truce with Russia Investing.com News · 1d ago
      • Macron pushes for energy truce between Ukraine and Russia Politico Europe · 1d ago
      • Zelensky, Trump due to discuss possible Ukraine-Russia energy truce UPI · 1d ago
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     WATCH: This morning, President Trump gave a 37-minute speech at the UN General Assembly that served up a medley of reheated leftovers and provocative threats. Watch three of his most alarming comments:

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     The NYT still has trouble calling them "lies"... "Fact-Checking Trump’s Speech at the United Nations President Trump’s remarks about oil reserves, the drug trade and his peace efforts contained falsehoods and exaggerations." https://www. nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/poli…

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     🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump made another direct threat about Iran's future as a country today. He said he's hoping Iran does the right thing fast, before it's too late, and warned there's a point coming where the U.S. won't have a chance to let them survive as a nation. He's put Iran's survival

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4. 4 Sep 22 1:35 PM

   Fact-checkers and commentators flag falsehoods, call speech 'stunning'

   The New York Times fact-checked Trump's UN remarks on oil reserves, drugs and peace efforts, while the Guardian's Robert Tait called the annihilation threat stunning even for Trump.

   “We have heard it all before, a bunch of bombastic bullshit... how he can annihilate Iran at any time. The world is tired of it. He has absolutely no cards. He is an empty evil loser.”

   • ▶BBC News
     Will Trump "Annihilate" Or "Negotiate" With Iran? | BBC Newscast video · YouTube · 1d ago
   • ▶BBC News
     US President Donald Trump addresses UN General Assembly. #BBCNews video · YouTube · 1d ago
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     NEWS: Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran and threatened other war crimes from the podium at the United Nations General Assembly

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     "Just imagine such a vile regime were ever empowered to carry out large scale terror attacks from behind a nuclear shield" President Trump speaks on America's efforts to ensure the Islamic Republic of Iran is NEVER allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

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     The United Nations wasn't convinced by Trump's speech. https://www. thelondoneconomic.com/politics /donald-trumps-brags-met-with-deathly-silence-during-un-speech-409919/ # news # politics # uspol

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5. 3 Sep 22 10:47 AM

   Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN General Assembly speech

   Addressing the UNGA with a lone Iranian delegate present, Trump said he faced a choice between a peace deal and destroying Iran, warning he could annihilate the Islamic Republic and threatening to send it to 'hell'.

   “Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?”

   • ▶Al Jazeera English
     Trump at UNGA 2026: US president defends Iran war and attacks UN globalism video · YouTube · 1d ago
   • ▶CBS News
     Watch: Trump's U.N. General Assembly address to world leaders video · YouTube · 1d ago · +1 outlet

   1. 11 outlets first by Financial Times, 1d ago · also FT, The Independent, SBS, AFR, BBC Middle East, Le Monde EN +4 · read ↗

   2. 11 outlets first by The New York Times, 1d ago · also Bloomberg Politics, The Hill, Al Jazeera, ABC News, Breitbart, Associated Press +4 · read ↗

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     ❗️Trump is expected to press Zelensky at the UN on Tuesday to agree to an energy ceasefire with Russia, The Guardian reports. Zelensky says Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy, critical infrastructure and food exports must stop, which would lead to matching Ukrainian de-escalation steps. #Ukraine

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     President Trump says Iran deal will be made after the midterm elections, and says he has decision between a deal with Iran or destroying them: "Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?"

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     🔴 BREAKING Trump Addresses UN General Assembly Amid Iran War and Gaza Ceasefire Violations President Trump returns to the UN General Assembly, facing scrutiny over his role in starting the Iran war and Israeli violations of a Gaza ceasefire. The address highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and US foreign... 📰 https://www…

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6. 1 day quiet
7. 2 Sep 20 9:58 AM

   Trump tells Fox News he is in 'deciding mode' on Iran

   In an interview with Fox News' Trey Yingst, Trump said he was choosing between wiping Iran out, letting it 'rot economically', or making a deal, and floated blowing up 'the entire nation'.

   “My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up?”

   1. 14 outlets ‘When do I blow the entire nation up?’ Trump teases ‘big decision’

      first by Herald Sun, 3d ago · also The Telegraph, New York Post, The Gateway Pundit, Daily Wire, NY Post, Independent UK +7

      14 more headlines

      • Trump considering ‘blowing up entire nation’ of Iran The Telegraph · 3d ago
      • Trump warns he’s close to Iran decision as Middle East tensions escalate: ‘When do I blow the entire nation up?’ New York Post · 3d ago
      • President Trump Reveals The Three Options He's Considering for Iran as He Says: “Very Big Things Are Going to Be Happening...When Do I Blow the Entire Nation Up?” The Gateway Pundit · 3d ago
      • Trump Warns Iran He May ‘Blow The Entire Nation Up’ The Daily Wire · 3d ago
      • Trump reveals Iran options as prez says decision is coming soon: ‘When do I blow the entire nation up?’ New York Post · 3d ago
      • Stressed Trump’s stark warning on Iran: ‘If and when do I blow the entire nation up?’ The Independent · 3d ago
      • Trump Warns Fox's Yingst ‘Very Big Things’ Are Happening on Iran: ‘My Question is — If and When Do I Blow the Entire Nation Up?’ Mediaite · 3d ago
      • Trump on Iran: ‘My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up?’ The Hill · 3d ago
      • Donald Trump warns Iran, says he is weighing whether to ‘blow the entire nation up’ Moneycontrol.com · 3d ago
      • ‘When do I blow entire nation up?' Trump's ultimatum after Iran warns of 'decisive war' Times of India · 3d ago
      • Trump Sounds Eager To Escalate Iran War: 'When Do I Blow The Entire Nation Up?' HuffPost · 3d ago
      • Report: Trump 'Open' to Meeting Iranian President at U.N., Deciding 'If and When Do I Blow the Entire Nation Up' Breitbart · 3d ago
      • Trump 'deciding' whether to 'blow the entire nation up' in Iran threat Mastodon · 3d ago
      • Iran-US war latest: Trump threatens to ‘blow the entire nation up’ after Tehran warns of ‘painful strikes’ Independent UK · 3d ago
   2. 7 outlets Trump says choosing between deal or driving Iran 'into hell'

      first by Middle East Eye, 1d ago · also Associated Press, Politico, Blaze Media, HuffPost, LA Times, Bangkok Post

      6 more headlines

      • Live updates: Trump says US and Iran met shortly after he threatened annihilation in UN speech Associated Press · 1d ago
      • Trump threatens Iran in UNGA speech Politico · 1d ago
      • Trump threatens to drive Iran ‘into HELL’ — and predicts when peace deal will be reached in UN speech Blaze Media · 1d ago
      • Donald Trump Threatens To ‘Drive Iran Into Hell’ If It Doesn't Agree Peace Deal HuffPost · 1d ago
      • Trump threatens to send Iran ‘into hell’ if war carries on Los Angeles Times · 1d ago
      • Trump to Tout Deals, Defend Iran War in UN Speech NewsMax.com · 1d ago
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     BREAKING: President Trump told Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent @TreyYingst that he is in a “deciding mode” and "very big things" are going to happen in the near future regarding the US-Iran war. Trump said, "My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They

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     🔴 BREAKING UN General Assembly Agenda: AI, Middle East, and Ukraine-Russia War Nearly 130 heads of state are gathering for the UN General Assembly, focusing on AI governance, Middle East escalation, and the Ukraine-Russia war. The event highlights strain on the post-WWII order and the UN's... 📰 https://www. msn.com/en-ca/news/other/ai-mi…

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     It’s already started. The gears and wheels are already turning. The Iranians are actually semi rational actors who know how to take a hit and turn it into regional political dominance. The Houthis are not, but they are the crazy cousins with an ax to grind and no lovin’ and are helping them hold the global economy by the balls. Saudi Arabia is…

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9. 1 Sep 18

   Trump tells Axios he is weighing 'annihilating' Iran's regime

   Trump said he was considering restarting major attacks on Iran, describing it as a 'big decision' between annihilating the regime or not.

   “Do I want to go in and annihilate them [the Iranian regime] or do I not? It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me.”

   • ▶CBS News
     Trump's next move could be to "annihilate" Iran, he tells Axios video · YouTube · 5d ago · +1 outlet
   • ▶CBS News
     High-stakes debates world leaders will have at U.N. General Assembly video · YouTube · 5d ago · +1 outlet
   1. 2 outlets Trump says he has a ‘big decision’ coming up on Iran: ‘Do I want to go in and annihilate them?’

      first by news24.com.au, 3d ago · also 19FortyFive

      1 more headline

      • Donald Trump Says He Could ‘Annihilate’ Iran in the Coming Weeks 19FortyFive · 3d ago
   2. 1 outlet Trump weighs 'big decision' on Iran, rejects AI push in major UN speech

      first by ABC Australia, 1d ago

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     NEWS — Per @axios.com, Trump is considering restarting major attacks in Iran: “Do I want to go in and annihilate them [the Iranian regime] or do I not? It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me.”

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     TRUMP TO AXIOS: BIG DECISION COMING UP IN IRAN WAR

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     🟠 UPDATE US-Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Markets President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the United Nations, where he will face skepticism from world leaders regarding his administration's actions in the ongoing war with Iran. 📰 https://www. thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news…

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