Trump threatens extreme action against Iran during UN address

US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran in his speech at the United Nations, according to BBC News. Trump also questioned whether a peace deal would be reached or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran. The remarks presented a stark choice between an agreement and escalation, although the source does not explain the dispute behind the threat.

Officials from the United States and Iran met on the sidelines of the UN gathering. The supplied material does not identify the participants or say whether the meeting was direct, formal or mediated. No details are given about the subjects discussed, the response from Iranian officials or whether any progress was made towards a deal.

The report also does not state what action Trump was referring to beyond his wording in the speech. The available facts show that diplomatic contact continued despite highly confrontational public language. They do not support a conclusion about whether talks will continue, produce an agreement or lead to further escalation.