Trump warns of rapid destruction of Iran without deal, but predicts deal after election

China News Service, September 23. According to Reuters, the general debate of the 81st United Nations General Assembly opened on the 22nd at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. In his speech on the opening day, US President Trump warned that Iran could be quickly "destroyed" if an agreement to end the conflict could not be reached. But at the same time, he predicted that the U.S. government would reach an agreement with Iran to end the conflict after the U.S. congressional midterm elections in November.

Trump speaks at the United Nations General Assembly. Image source: Screenshot from foreign media reports

Trump said that Iran is "waiting to see how I perform in the midterm elections" and there is no reason for Iran not to reach an agreement with the United States after the election.

According to reports, Trump focused much of his speech on his Middle East policy. He defended the United States and Israel's joint attack on Iran in late February, saying that Iran would never be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. At the same time, he also called on other countries to join the United States in imposing economic isolation on Iran and forcing it to return to the negotiating table.

According to the official schedule of the United Nations, Iranian President Pezhichiyan is expected to deliver a speech at the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly on the 23rd. According to reports, Pezeshchiyan said he would "firmly defend" Iran's position and that his speech would call for world peace, tranquility and respect for national sovereignty.