Trump's Iran Statement at the UN: Surprise Contact and New Threats
Defending the war waged against Iran at the United Nations, US President Trump announced that officials from the two countries held a three-hour secret meeting and threatened to destroy the country if no agreement is reached.
In his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump defended the ongoing war with Iran. Announcing that officials from the two countries held an unexpected three-hour meeting on the sidelines of the UN session, Trump threatened to destroy the Islamic Republic in the event of a potential disagreement.
United Nations Speech
US President Donald Trump took the podium at the annual leaders' gathering at the United Nations General Assembly. Defending the war launched against Iran during his speech, he stated that they might be at a critical juncture in the conflict and called on the Islamic Republic to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Surprise Contact and Meetings
Prior to the speech, it was revealed that US and Iranian officials held an unexpected contact on Tuesday. It was reported that chief envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held a meeting lasting approximately three hours with Iranian officials through intermediaries. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Trump was open to meeting with Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian.
Iranian Delegation's Reaction and Security Agreements
During Trump's harsh remarks at the UN podium, it was observed that the majority of the Iranian delegation walked out of the hall. Conducting intense diplomatic contacts, Trump signed a new security agreement with the prime ministers of Greenland and Denmark during his engagements at the United Nations, while also holding bilateral talks with the leaders of the UK, Japan, South Korea, Ukraine, and Venezuela.