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Web Desk<\/strong>
September 21, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW YORK<\/strong> \u2013 US President Donald Trump<\/strong> has once again issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to destroy the country while simultaneously hinting at a possible meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian<\/strong> on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an interview with a US television network, Trump said he has reached a “decisive stage” regarding the US-Iran war and that major changes are coming to the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The time for a big decision on Iran has come,”<\/em> Trump stated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Three Options for Iran<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The US President outlined what he described as Iran’s three options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Option<\/th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/strong><\/td>Iran could be destroyed<\/td><\/tr>
2<\/strong><\/td>Iran’s economy could be ruined<\/td><\/tr>
3<\/strong><\/td>Iran could make a deal<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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“Iran must correct its behavior before destruction and ruin,”<\/em> Trump warned.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Possible Meeting with Pezeshkian at UNGA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite the threats, Trump indicated he may be open to meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian<\/strong> during the UN General Assembly session in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I could meet with the Iranian President during the UN General Assembly,”<\/em> Trump said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This comes just days after the United States granted visas to both President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi<\/strong> to attend the UN General Assembly session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating in recent weeks following the collapse of negotiations and renewed military posturing from both sides. Trump’s remarks signal a potentially decisive phase in the conflict, with diplomacy and military action both still on the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The possibility of a face-to-face meeting between Trump and Pezeshkian at the UNGA could represent a final diplomatic opportunity before the situation escalates further.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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