# Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran takes centre stage at UN General Assembly

https://mins.news/en/video/70748

- Global News, 2026-09-23 14:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgK1webq_PA

> World leaders have gathered in New York for the high-stakes opening week of the 81st UN General Assembly. Donald Trump dominated Tuesday’s opening with a fiery speech threatening to annihilate Iran, while Prime Minister Mark Carney did not condemn the comments. Carney used his visit to stress international cooperation amid war, energy shocks and climate change.

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