Trump Offers Iran Deal or Destruction, Secret Meeting Revealed

U.S. President Donald Trump presented Iran's regime with a stark choice during his address at the UN General Assembly: a deal or destruction. Simultaneously, Trump disclosed that his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, held a three-hour meeting with the Iranian delegation in New York.

Speaking before the General Assembly, from which the Iranian delegation, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, departed before his speech, Trump declared he faced a significant decision. "Will a deal be reached with Iran that allows it to recover and become one of the greatest nations in the Middle East, or will I destroy the Islamic Republic, and do so quickly," the President stated. In a meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Trump expressed optimism, estimating a deal could be reached immediately after the U.S. midterm elections in November.

Concurrently, Trump prepared for meetings with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar. These leaders, who urged him in August to halt a major attack on Iran, are now expected to seek further security guarantees, particularly in light of repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Trump called on the international community to join a complete economic blockade of Iran until it abandons its nuclear ambitions and ceases its support for terrorism.

Iran also expressed readiness for negotiations, despite its delegation's walkout from the General Assembly. A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the delegation had full authority to resume contacts with Washington. He added that Tehran would be prepared to open the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, provided the U.S. reduces military pressure and lifts the blockade on its ports. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the administration is open to a high-level meeting to ensure Iran never possesses nuclear weapons.

The U.S. President also referenced the upcoming October 7th massacre, commemorating the 1,200 victims, including dozens of Americans and infants. He criticized Iran's Supreme Leader for celebrating the massacre, noting that the regime itself has killed over 72,000 of its own citizens this year. Additionally, Trump denied reports of U.S. ammunition shortages, stating that the U.S. military is increasing stockpiles at an unprecedented rate.