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US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, 22 September 2026

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Video. Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran at UN, then confirms direct talks

Updated: 22/09/2026 - 20:52 GMT+2

Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump asked whether he should "annihilate the Islamic Republic" or offer it a deal to rebuild before telling reporters that US and Iranian officials had met on the sidelines. Most of Iran's delegation walked out during his speech.

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