# Trump tells UN he is deciding whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/69349

- CNN, 2026-09-22 17:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMtvZmVab3Q

> President Donald Trump said he faces a “big decision” on Iran: strike a deal after the US midterm elections or “annihilate” Iran. He said he believes an agreement will come after November’s elections and suggested Tehran is holding out.

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