Trump's UN address: Global leaders weary of his shock-and-awe tactics

President Donald Trump returned to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, positioning himself as a decisive global leader while issuing stark threats against Iran, including a choice between a deal or "annihilation." He touted his administration's military actions and peace efforts as central to reshaping the world stage. Trump told world leaders he faces a critical choice on Iran, asking whether to allow the country to rebuild or "annihilate the Islamic republic and do it quickly." He predicted a deal after the midterm elections, while also warning Cuba is a "failed state" and rehashing operations in Venezuela and Gaza. The address came as a CNN poll showed 71 percent disapproval of Trump's foreign affairs handling and 64 percent believing the US is not winning the Iran war. Global leaders responded with wan applause, appearing desensitized to his rhetoric, while Trump returned to Washington for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.