# Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran at UN, then confirms direct talks

https://mins.news/en/item/69454

- euronews, 2026-09-22 18:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/09/22/trump-threatens-to-annihilate-iran-at-un-then-confirms-direct-talks

> Speaking at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Trump questioned whether to “annihilate the Islamic Republic” or offer a rebuilding deal, then told 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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