Trump threatens to annihilate Iran at UN, signs Greenland security — SkimNews
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- Trump threatened to 'annihilate' Iran during his UN General Assembly speech, framing it as a binary choice between a favorable deal or total destruction of the Islamic Republic
- Trump claimed the U.S. and Iran are nearing a settlement that would allow Tehran to rebuild, predicting an agreement post-midterm elections despite saying Iran is waiting on political outcomes
- Trump announced he would sign a deal later Tuesday granting the U.S. expanded military presence and 'permanent control' over Greenland’s security in coordination with Denmark
- Trump cited dwindling U.S. munitions stockpiles due to the ongoing war with Iran, dismissing critics as 'cowards and traitors' even as the Congressional Budget Office estimates five years to replenish them
- Trump stated the U.S. is leading China in the race for superintelligence, declaring 'Whoever wins superintelligent wins' and positioning AI dominance as a national security imperative
Why it matters: With only 26% public support for his war approach and munitions projected to take five years to replace, Trump’s ultimatum sharpens the stakes: continued military escalation risks deeper unpopularity and strained defense capacity, while any failure to secure a deal undermines his claim of decisive leadership.
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