Trump denies US munitions shortage as Iran strikes continue

President Donald Trump repeated his threat to "annihilate" Iran during a United Nations General Assembly address on Tuesday, while also expressing openness to meeting with his Iranian counterpart, as major U.S.-Israeli combat operations against Iran continue. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump is open to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the U.N., though nothing is scheduled. Iran's Parliament speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf vowed Iran would "withstand whatever warfare" its enemies impose, rejecting Trump's pressure. Trump said he doesn't expect a deal before the midterm elections. Rubio attributed high gas prices to Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, noting 60-70% of Strait of Hormuz oil flows have been restored, and warned a nuclear-armed Iran would double fuel costs.