Trump Tells UN That Iran Faces Potential Deal or Annihilation

President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th session of the UN’s General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Sept. 23, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

President Donald Trump revealed a major decision he is considering in the conflict with Iran during his Sept. 22 address to the United Nations General Assembly.

In his speech, Trump reiterated his administration’s position that Iran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon and outlined how the U.S. military has targeted Iran’s navy, missile capabilities, and nuclear development.

“But now I have a big decision to make: Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before, maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East or even the world?” Trump asked on Tuesday.

“Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again? Do I drive them into hell with no chance of survival and no hope of future greatness or generations?”

The president detailed the two options he is considering as the Iranian delegation at the United Nations watched his speech on Tuesday.

This is a developing news story and will be updated.