President Donald Trump warned Iran at the UN that the U.S. will either strike a deal or annihilate the nation, prompting strong reactions from Tehran and global leaders.

President Donald Trump warned Iran on Tuesday that the United States will either secure a deal or annihilate the country during his address to the United Nations General Assembly.

Trump's UN address

Speaking to a full assembly of world leaders, Trump said, "We will make a deal with Iran, or we will annihilate Iran." The remark marked the sharpest rhetoric from a U.S. president toward Tehran in years and underscored Washington's frustration over Tehran's nuclear program and regional activities.

The speech came after months of diplomatic deadlock and a series of sanctions aimed at curbing Iran's uranium enrichment. Trump added that the United States stands ready to act if Tehran refuses to negotiate, emphasizing that "America will not be threatened or intimidated."

Reactions from Tehran and the UN

Iran's foreign ministry dismissed the comment as "dangerous rhetoric" and warned that any aggression would be met with "proportionate response." A senior UN spokesperson noted that the assembly values "peaceful dialogue" and urged all parties to pursue diplomatic solutions.

Several member states called for restraint, highlighting the risk that hostile language could inflame an already volatile region. Analysts said the threat could complicate ongoing indirect talks mediated by European powers.

Other headlines from the broadcast

The evening news program featured a one‑on‑one interview with French President Emmanuel Macron, who outlined Paris's view on the global energy crisis and the war in Ukraine. In Europe, an F‑16 fighter jet crashed near a U.S. air base in Germany during a training flight, prompting an investigation by German authorities.

Domestic coverage included a report on a severe nor‑easter that could bring life‑threatening flash floods to the U.S. East Coast, and a coroner's finding that actress Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose. Additional segments covered a high‑profile rape charge against an online influencer, the release of body‑camera footage from an ICE shooting, and updates on sports figures Lionel Richie, Simone Biles and Aaron Judge.