Trump's UN Speech: Peacemaker or Warmaker?

President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly, declaring the US is in a "golden age" while issuing a stark ultimatum to Iran: agree to a deal or face annihilation. He framed his remarks around two personas, the peacemaker and the warmaker. Trump asserted Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and claimed a deal is within reach after the US midterm elections. He argued his political position is unchanged by the vote, despite polling suggesting otherwise, and touted his role in settling eight wars. The speech highlighted the UN's role for sideline diplomacy, with Trump citing last year's Gaza plan. He is due to meet Gulf leaders, and observers are watching for any contact with the Iranian delegation, questioning which persona will emerge.