Iran war justification stories

Sep 22, 2026

Trump defends military action in UN speech, warns he could 'annihilate' Iran without peace deal

President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, defending U.S. military operations in Iran, Venezuela and elsewhere while warning he could 'annihilate the Islamic Republic' if no deal is reached. Multiple fact-checkers identified numerous false and misleading claims throughout his 40-minute speech.

Sep 22, 20266 sources

Sep 17, 2026

Trump threatens military escalation against Iran as leaders head to UN General Assembly

President Donald Trump warned he is "deciding" whether to escalate military action against Iran, threatening to "blow the entire nation up," while Iran vowed "painful retaliation" to any fresh strikes. The exchange of threats comes as both leaders prepare to attend the UN General Assembly in New York this week.

Sep 17, 20269 sources