Trump Iran war UNGA 2026 live updates as Iran’s Army dismissed US President Donald Trump’s threat to annihilate Iran at UN General Assembly, saying it shows America’s strategic dead end.
Dubai, 23 Sep 2026 –
Iran’s military has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s threat to “annihilate” the country at the United Nations General Assembly, warning that the comments demonstrate America’s strategic dead end after seven months of war.In a statement on Tuesday, Iran’s Armed Forces said Trump’s remarks at UNGA were “propaganda” and declared full readiness to “inflict more severe, crushing, and unpredictable blows on the aggressors.”
The sharp response came hours after Trump warned from the UN podium that he faces a “big decision” on Iran.”I have a big decision to make,” Trump said in his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. “Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before?… Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again?”
3-Hour Secret Talks at UN Despite Threat
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Despite the fiery rhetoric, diplomacy continued behind closed doors on the sidelines of UNGA.US envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that the United States and Iran engaged in lengthy talks on Tuesday through mediators “who shuttled between the two sides throughout the day”.
Trump later told reporters at UNGA that US officials had a “very good” three-hour meeting with Iranian leaders and another is scheduled in the “very near future” – the point highlighted in your Al Jazeera screenshot.Witkoff added that the mediators will continue their work and he hoped Tuesday’s discussions would “prove constructive and promising.”
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Iran Vows Crushing ResponseTrump Iran war UNGA 2026 tensions escalated when Trump said at UNGA: “I have a big decision to make – will a deal be made with Iran or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic quickly?”
Iran’s Armed Forces in response said Trump Iran war UNGA 2026 rhetoric is propaganda and warned of full readiness to inflict more severe, crushing blows on aggressors if attacked. This Trump Iran war UNGA 2026 standoff has blocked Strait of Hormuz shipping,
the world’s most vital oil route carrying 20% of global oil.Despite threats, US envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed 3-hour productive talks with Iranian mediators at UNGA. Trump also met Gulf leaders to discuss restoring Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demanded lifting naval blockade and releasing frozen assets to reopen Strait of Hormuz.
Strait of Hormuz at Center of Talks
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Trump also met the leaders of Middle Eastern countries who are keen to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the conduit for a fifth of global oil and gas shipments before the war. According to Iranian state media,
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met US officials at Witkoff’s request to reiterate Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the immediate lifting of the naval blockade, the release of frozen Iranian assets and an end to the war on all fronts.
The nearly seven-month conflict began with joint US-Israeli strikes and has since killed thousands, driven up oil prices and drawn in neighboring countries, with many Gulf states hosting US military bases that have come under repeated Iranian attack.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has now arrived in New York for the 81st UNGA session and is scheduled to address the assembly on Wednesday, where he is expected to call for an end to war and bloodshed.
Why This Matters for Strait of HormuzWith oil prices volatile and shipping insurance at record highs, any US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be a major breakthrough for global trade. Trump said he expects a deal could come right after the US midterm elections on November 3.Stay tuned to straitofharmuz.co for Live Updates.
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