‘Drive them into hell’: Trump ponders destruction of Iran at United Nations

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: September 22, 2026

Words: 1,040

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump faces a “big decision” to make a deal with Iran or “annihilate” the country, he told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.

During a 37-minute speech to his international counterparts including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in New York City, Trump asked, “Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before?

“Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic …

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