Trump said he believes the United States and Iran could reach an agreement after the U.S. midterm elections on November 3, arguing that Tehran may be waiting to see the outcome of the elections. He did not provide a specific timeline or details of what a potential agreement would contain.
At the same time, Trump issued a stark warning, saying he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if diplomatic efforts fail. He also called on other countries to increase economic pressure on Iran, while emphasizing that preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains a key U.S. objective.
Despite the harsh rhetoric, diplomatic contacts continued on the sidelines of the UN gathering. Trump said U.S. officials had held talks with Iranian representatives, while mediators continued efforts to bring the two sides toward negotiations.
Iranian officials have rejected Trump’s threats, while tensions remain high amid the continuing conflict and uncertainty over whether diplomatic efforts can produce a lasting agreement.
