Trump Threatens to Annihilate Iran Amid Push for UN Deal

TRUMP – (Special Correspondent/Web Desk) – US President Donald Trump has warned that he could annihilate Iran if the ongoing war does not end through a deal. He made the remarks during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Trump said he was facing a big decision. He asked whether a deal would let Iran rebuild into a stronger country, or whether he would destroy the Islamic Republic instead.

Iran’s Armed Forces quickly rejected the comments. They called it empty propaganda and said their forces were ready to strike back harder if attacked again.

Despite the harsh words, quiet diplomacy is still moving forward. The war has lasted nearly seven months. It began after joint American and Israeli strikes on Iran. Thousands of people have died since then, and oil prices have climbed sharply.

US envoy Steve Witkoff shared an update on social media. He said American and Iranian officials held long discussions on the sidelines of the UN meeting. Mediators moved between both sides throughout the day. Witkoff said he hoped the talks would lead to real progress soon.

Trump also met several Middle Eastern leaders. They want shipping restored through the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway once carried a fifth of the world’s oil and gas before the war disrupted it.

Many of these countries host large US military bases. Iran has targeted these bases multiple times during the conflict, adding pressure on regional governments caught between Washington and Tehran.

Trump suggested the situation could improve after the November midterm elections, though he admitted he was not fully certain of the timeline.

The stakes go beyond the battlefield. Trump is dealing with rising energy prices at home. He also faces a tough political test with midterms just six weeks away. Any outcome, whether peace or further escalation, could affect oil markets and Gulf security for a long time.

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi met Qatar’s prime minister to discuss possible next steps. Qatar has spent months trying to calm tensions between the two sides.

A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the United States eased military pressure and lifted its port blockade. Iran reportedly sent this proposal to Washington last week through mediators.

Not everyone in Iran supports compromise. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Iran would never surrender. He warned that Trump cannot force his will on the Iranian people or their armed forces.

Meanwhile, a Qatari plan for a wider Gulf security framework is also on the table. It would include Iran and Arab Gulf states working together. One source said Iran is currently reviewing this proposal.

Saudi Arabia has also been pulled deeper into the conflict. Houthi fighters, backed by Iran, have been advancing in Yemen and threatening Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea.

The United States has so far avoided rejoining strikes against the Houthis, despite pressure from Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Reports say Trump called off a planned strike at the last minute over the weekend.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remains committed to supporting Saudi Arabia. However, he noted the Houthi conflict is complicated and has existed long before the current war.

There was some relief for oil markets on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia reportedly restarted its East-West Pipeline and could soon resume limited exports from the Red Sea port of Yanbu.

The pipeline is Saudi Arabia’s main route for avoiding disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. It had been shut down after attacks earlier this month, which Riyadh blamed on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq.