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Trump Warns He Could “Annihilate” Iran at UNGA

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 9:58 PM UTC · How we work

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Polls show war doubts

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, warning he could annihilate Iran and hinting at a decision.
Polls show two-thirds of Americans say the war is not being won and disapprove of Trump’s handling; only 26% approve his Iran strategy.
Trump met Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on UNGA sidelines.
Officials warned renewed U.S. strikes could jeopardize oil exports and Hormuz navigation.

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ICC exemption declared

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in his annual speech.
U.S. service members would not fall under International Criminal Court jurisdiction, Trump declared permanently.
Trump said the Iran issue was his personal decision, promising either a deal or annihilation.
He claimed Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury destroyed Iran’s navy, air force, urging isolate Iran.

Center

UN meeting praised

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, warning he could annihilate Iran and hinting at a decision.
The UN-side meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials was called “very good,” despite his earlier threats.
War’s seventh month has cost the United States billions and pushed gasoline to $4.47.
A poll showed 26% approval, with Trump expecting a diplomatic deal after November 2026 midterms.

Blindspot

Trump said U.S. forces had destroyed Iran’s navy, air force, radar and eliminated its missile and drone production in Operations Midnight Hammer and Epic Fury.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Right-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning and Center-leaning coverage.

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Polls show war doubts

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, warning he could annihilate Iran and hinting at a decision.
Polls show two-thirds of Americans say the war is not being won and disapprove of Trump’s handling; only 26% approve his Iran strategy.
Trump met Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman on UNGA sidelines.
Officials warned renewed U.S. strikes could jeopardize oil exports and Hormuz navigation.

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