Trump Threatens Iran at UN General Assembly and Cites Praise from Global Leaders

US President Donald Trump used his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the US war against Iran, reiterate his opposition to Tehran obtaining a nuclear weapon and threaten to annihilate the Islamic Republic if it refuses to agree to a deal. Trump stated he believed the US would eventually reach an agreement with Iran, suggesting that could happen after the November midterm elections. The Iranian delegation walked out during the address. Trump presented a choice between reaching an agreement with Iran and destroying its ruling system, asking whether he should drive them into hell with no chance of survival. He stated he would never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, describing the country as the former bully of the Middle East and the number one sponsor of terror. Trump contrasted his approach with other leaders, stating he had acted while others talked. He also cited praise from Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan regarding his record of diplomatic breakthroughs and settlements.