‘Annihilate’ vs ‘crushing’ attacks: Why Iran, US up rhetoric amid talks
Summary
At the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran but later said the U.S. had a good meeting with Iranian officials. Iran's military responded with a warning that it is ready to launch stronger attacks if attacked, while both sides held rare talks to try to ease tensions amid ongoing conflict and sanctions.Key Facts
- President Trump said he might “annihilate” Iran but also reported a “very good” meeting with Iranian officials at the UN.
- Iran’s top military body said it is ready to respond with “crushing” attacks harsher than before.
- Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei described knowledge combined with faith as a “sharp sword” against enemies.
- The U.S.-Iran meeting was the first face-to-face talks in months, involving envoys and Iran’s foreign minister.
- Talks happened during a nearly seven-month-old conflict involving military strikes and economic sanctions.
- The U.S. wants Iran to stop its nuclear program and allow free shipping in a key oil passage called the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran wants U.S. sanctions lifted and the naval blockade ended.
- President Trump said a decision was needed to either negotiate a deal or destroy Iran quickly.
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