Iran walks out of Trump UN speech, rejects 'annihilate' threat
Iran's military condemned President Donald Trump's threat to "annihilate" the country, calling it domestic propaganda, after its delegation walked out of his UN General Assembly speech on Tuesday. Trump offered Iran a choice between a rebuilding deal or quick annihilation, while US and Iranian officials held mediated talks on the sidelines. US envoy Steve Witkoff called the talks "constructive and promising." Trump also cited US Navy escorts of over 1 billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz. A senior Iranian official said Tehran could reopen the maritime route within seven days if Washington lifts its blockade. President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the UNGA on Wednesday, calling for international efforts to end the confrontation.