UNGA: Iran Walks Out After Trump’s ‘Annihilation’ Threat

Iranian delegates walked out of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if Tehran fails to reach a deal with Washington.

Most members of Iran’s delegation left the General Assembly hall as Trump turned his address to the ongoing conflict with Iran, with only a lower-level Iranian diplomat remaining in the chamber.

Trump told world leaders that he faced a choice between reaching an agreement that would allow Iran to rebuild and using military force to prevent Tehran from regaining strength.

He said he could “annihilate the Islamic Republic” if a deal was not reached, while also expressing confidence that an agreement could eventually be achieved.

Trump defended the US military campaign against Iran, arguing that Washington’s actions were aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and curbing its regional military capabilities.

He also called on countries to impose greater economic pressure on Iran and urged Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a major global energy route.

The Iranian delegation’s walkout came amid continued diplomatic efforts to end the conflict, which has heightened tensions across the Middle East and affected global energy markets.

Iranian officials have rejected Trump’s demands and maintained that Tehran would not surrender to US pressure.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Trump could not impose his will on the Iranian people and armed forces.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has continued diplomatic engagements with regional officials as efforts to find a way out of the conflict continue.

Trump said he believed Washington and Tehran could still reach an agreement, suggesting that negotiations could resume after the US midterm elections.

The confrontation at the UN came as world leaders gathered in New York for the 81st General Assembly, with the Iran conflict dominating discussions over international security and regional stability.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to pursue diplomacy and international cooperation, warning that military power alone cannot guarantee lasting peace.

The crisis has also raised concerns over energy supplies because of the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil shipments passes.

While both sides continue to exchange strong rhetoric, diplomatic contacts remain ongoing as international efforts focus on preventing further escalation and finding a negotiated settlement.