# Iran vows ‘painful’ retaliation as Trump escalates pressure before UN General Assembly meeting

https://mins.news/en/item/66772

- CNBC, 2026-09-21 04:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/21/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz.html

> Iran has vowed a “painful” response after Donald Trump threatened to destroy its economy or eliminate its leadership if Tehran refuses to reach a deal. The threats are complicating diplomatic efforts ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting.

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