Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran while indirect talks proceed at UN
As Iranian president prepares to address the General Assembly, Trump issues stark ultimatum but US envoy confirms ongoing indirect negotiations.
What to know
- Trump issued a stark ultimatum at the UN threatening to annihilate Iran, but simultaneously confirmed that US-Iranian indirect talks had occurred through Qatari mediators.
- Iranian officials rejected Trump's threats as expressions of desperation and confirmed they had laid out detailed negotiating positions on regional security and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Both sides signaled willingness to continue negotiations: Trump called the talks 'very good' and scheduled another round, while Iran reiterated its engagement through mediators.
- The contradiction between Trump's aggressive rhetoric and his diplomatic signaling creates uncertainty about whether military threats or negotiated settlement will determine US policy toward Iran.
“I have a big decision to make. Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before?”
President Trump, US President · Straight Arrow ↗
President Trump US President
Masoud Pezeshkian Iranian President
Steve Witkoff US Envoy
Esmail Baghaei Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
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Trump describes talks as 'very good' and schedules new round
Trump characterizes the indirect talks as a "very good meeting" and announces that another round of negotiations is scheduled for the near future, signaling continued diplomatic engagement despite his earlier threats.
“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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Iran confirms talks and details its negotiating positions — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Baghaei confirms that Iran engaged in talks with the United States through Qatari mediators and states that Iran clearly conveyed its views and conditions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, regional security, and its diplomatic requirements.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry dismisses Trump's threats as desperation — Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei called Trump's remarks expressions of desperation rather than strength, accusing him of violating international law and diplomatic norms by making threats at the UN General Assembly.
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US and Iranian negotiators hold indirect talks at UN sidelines
US Envoy Steve Witkoff confirms that American and Iranian negotiators conducted lengthy, indirect talks on Tuesday at the UN General Assembly through Qatari mediators who shuttled between the delegations throughout the day.
“Today, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, we engaged in lengthy talks with the Iranian delegation through the mediators, who shuttled between the two sides throughout the day.”
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Trump threatens Iran with annihilation at UN General Assembly
During his address to the UN, President Trump issued a stark ultimatum about Iran, asking whether a deal will be made allowing Iran to rebuild as a great nation, or whether he will "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell."
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