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.

CCNN2026-09-22 17:31

Donald Trump threatened during Tuesday’s UN general assembly that the US could ‘annihilate’ Iran and ‘drive them into hell’ if its regime failed to reach a deal with Washington. The remarks came as the Middle East braced for more violence and Iran claimed the US planned to resume its bombing campaign.

GGuardian News2026-09-22 16:14

President Donald Trump said during his address to the United Nations General Assembly that he was considering potentially “annihilating” Iran if an agreement cannot be reached. He said he believed a deal would be concluded because it is in Iran’s best interest.

NNBC News2026-09-22 15:33

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump said he faces a major choice over Iran: negotiate a deal to end the war or “annihilate” the Islamic Republic. He added that he believes an agreement will be reached after the midterm election.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-22 15:13

Fox News’ Trey Yingst reports on the latest escalation between the United States and Iran as the UN General Assembly prepares to meet in New York City.

FFox News2026-09-22 11:45

France’s president described his talks with Donald Trump on the Red Sea and Ukraine as “constructive”. On Russia and Ukraine, Emmanuel Macron said he pressed Trump over supplying Kyiv with defensive weapons systems.

Eeuronews2026-09-22 10:03

Before travelling to New York for the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran had negotiated and signed agreements several times, yet commitments had been violated with ease. He argued that security and peace require respect for the rights of peoples and nations, rather than forcing submission through force.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-22 09:58

Fox News senior strategic analyst Ret. Gen. Jack Keane assesses the state of the U.S.-Iran conflict as President Donald Trump considers whether to escalate on “Hannity.”

FFox News2026-09-22 02:45

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations office said a tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile, leaving two sailors injured.

VVOA Chinese2026-09-21 23:38

President Donald Trump is preparing for high-stakes meetings at the United Nations, potentially including talks with Iran’s president. NBC News’ Monica Alba reports on the planned engagements.

NNBC News2026-09-21 23:22

Paul Ingram, a research affiliate at the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk at the University of Cambridge, analyses the latest developments in the US-Iran War. Iran warns that it will strike new targets if threats from the United States continue.

TTRT World2026-09-21 23:10

World leaders gather at the United Nations to confront wars, global challenges and a growing funding crisis.

TThe Associated Press2026-09-21 23:07

World leaders are gathering at the United Nations General Assembly this week as President Trump says he would “probably” be open to meeting his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines. Oil fell below $100, with strong flows through the Strait of Hormuz and diplomacy around the US-Iran war easing a recent rally.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 22:30

“The Faulkner Focus” examines President Trump’s diplomatic agenda at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. policy toward Iran, China’s influence and the Russia-Ukraine war with Tammy Bruce.

FFox News2026-09-21 21:00

International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez discusses maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz after a projectile struck a tanker, while President Trump considers his next steps regarding Iran.

FFox News2026-09-21 18:00

Tehran says the United States has decided to resume strikes against Iran. The Iranian military believes attacks may restart and warns that its retaliation will have no limits, while Independent Institute analyst Ivan Eland weighs in on the renewed threats exchanged by both sides.

TTRT World2026-09-21 17:27

Hopes that diplomatic efforts could end the war in Iran sent oil prices lower and eased inflation concerns, helping stocks and bonds start the week higher. The equity advance erased the S&P 500’s monthly decline, while a renewed rally in chipmakers lifted sentiment.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 16:20

Iran has sent the United States conditions for ending the ongoing conflict through Qatari mediation. The reported demands include releasing $100bn in frozen Iranian funds and lifting naval blockades. Qatar and Pakistan are pursuing mediation, while Donald Trump says he is open to a diplomatic solution.

AAl Jazeera English2026-09-21 15:05

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is due to travel from Tehran to New York on Tuesday for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Julia Roknifard of Taylor’s University discusses what may be expected from the event.

TTRT World2026-09-21 13:35

The US and Iran are exchanging threats as fears grow that an all-out war could return. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it was ready for a “long-term war” using strategic weapons that have not yet been deployed, while Trump told Fox News he was weighing “if and when” to destroy the entire nation.

Eeuronews2026-09-21 13:12

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz says the Trump administration is renewing pressure on Iran, stressing the importance of enforcing economic sanctions and outlining President Donald Trump’s upcoming diplomatic meetings with Gulf partners. He also discusses Ukraine’s large drone offensive against Russian oil and logistics networks.

FFox News2026-09-21 13:00

Oil prices fell to an 11-day low as investors sought signs of diplomatic progress in the Iran war before this week’s UN meeting. Kpler’s Naveen Das told Reuters that a credible route to restoring oil flows remains elusive.

RReuters2026-09-21 12:01

Iran’s central military command says it has received information that the United States is preparing to resume strikes on Iran. Mohamad Elmasry of the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies comments on the claim.

TTRT World2026-09-21 11:01

Oil extends its decline and Asian stocks edge higher as crude and LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reach a six-month high. Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, US-China talks cover trade, AI and investment. Qatar’s prime minister calls for coordinated Gulf action on Iran and says peace requires more than mediation.

BBloomberg Television2026-09-21 06:26