Trump says US could reach Iran nuclear agreement after November midterm elections, framing ultimatum at General Assembly.
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President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, presenting what he called a "big decision" for Iran: accept a nuclear deal or face annihilation. The president's speech devoted significant portion to discussing the war with Iran, which approaches its seventh month. Trump claimed the Iranian regime is desperate and that the United States is not running out of ammunition, stating that Iranians are "waiting for the results." He urged global unity in applying pressure against Iran, asserting that a deal could be reached after November's midterm elections. Meanwhile, Iran's president departed for New York, saying he would "firmly defend" his country's positions at the UN summit ahead of a possible meeting with Trump. The diplomatic tensions coincided with market movements, as the Nasdaq hit an intraday record high partly driven by Middle East negotiation hopes.
Sources: 1. ABC News: Trump says 'big decision' ahead: Make a deal or 'annihilate' Iran — https://abcnews.com/Politics/trump-addresses-global-leaders-united-nations-general-assembly/story?id=136648657 (src1) 2. Daily Sabah: Trump says US could reach Iran deal after November midterms — https://www.dailysabah.com/world/americas/trump-says-us-could-reach-iran-deal-after-november-midterms (src2) 3. CBS News: Iran's president heads for U.N. summit ahead of possible Trump meeting — https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/us-iran-war-trump-decision-tehran-warns-of-expansion/ (src3) 4.