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Iran's president delivers defiant UN speech, and other Mideast developments

Headline from KHON 2 Honolulu, on the newest of 10 developments

“We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists."

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  1. Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates

    Headline from Al-Monitor ·

  2. Trump says he has a ‘big decision coming up’ on Iran

    Headline from The Hill ·

  3. Trump weighs 'annihilating' Iran as war drags into seventh month

    Headline from News Nation Now ·

  4. Trump reportedly says he's thinking of 'blowing up' all of Iran

    Headline from UPI ·

  5. Iran to attend UN assembly in New York — even as peace with US remains elusive

    Headline from KRDO ·

  6. Trump to address UN General Assembly as Iran war looms large

    Headline from ABC 30 Fresno ·

  7. Trump in address to world leaders at U.N. defends his decision to start war against Iran

    Headline from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ·

  8. Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may ‘annihilate’ Iran

    Headline from WHDH Boston ·

  9. Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Iran's president delivers defiant UN speech, and other Mideast developments

    Headline from KHON 2 Honolulu ·

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Iran war live: Trump says US nearing end of war, claims Tehran direct talks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    President Trump says the US is nearing the end of the conflict with Iran and claims direct talks with Tehran.

  2. Just the News

    Trump discusses the 'big decision' he faces on the war with Iran (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    While Trump has recently said that the war will end soon, others have warned that it seems more like a stalemate, leading to the crucial decision he is faced with.

  3. Al-Monitor

    Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - US PresidentDonald Trump said on Wednesday he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near and a media report separately said he is expected to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to discuss the conflict.

  4. Breitbart News

    Trump: Iran ‘Very Much’ Wants a Deal, Reached Out ‘Directly’ — ‘Hopefully’ Nearing End of War (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran has contacted the United States “directly” and “very much” wants a deal, expressing hope that the nearly seven-month conflict is approaching its end after predicting last week that the fighting would conclude following November’s midterm elections.

  5. Al-Monitor

    Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalates (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Sept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near, as the conflict, in its seventh month, escalated with Saudi aircraft pounding Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities.

  6. CBN

    Trump on Campaign Trail Predicts End Nearing for Iran Conflict; US Denies Palestinian Access at UN (opens CBN)

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    CBN's feed description

    President Trump believes the war with Iran could soon end. However, new reporting is raising questions about whether Russia helped Iran strike American forces. Meanwhile, a dramatic rescue is revealing one U.S. airman's story of survival and faith.

  7. Al Jazeera

    Trump claims direct talks with Iran: Is diplomacy picking up again? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The US president says Washington is 'hopefully toward the end' of Iran war, as global energy prices remain high.

  8. Axios

    Trump tells Axios he's approaching major crossroads in Iran war (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    President Trump told Axios Thursday that he's approaching a critical juncture in the Iran war over whether to restart massive attacks in an effort to bring the conflict to a close. "I have a big decision coming up.

  9. The Hill

    Trump says he has a ‘big decision coming up’ on Iran (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump said on Thursday that he is facing a major looming decision in Iran as the U.S. war in the country shows no signs of subsiding. "I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and annihilate them [the Iranian regime] or do I not? It's a big decision. Anything...

  10. End Time Headlines

    Trump says he has ‘big decision coming up’ on Iran war (opens End Time Headlines)

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    End Time Headlines's feed description

    According to a report from Axios, President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is approaching a “big decision” on the next phase of the war with Iran — including whether to pursue the destruction of the Iranian regime. “I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and annihilate them [the […]

  11. The American Conservative

    Iran War Day 202: Trump Says He Is Approaching a ‘Big Decision’ on Escalation (opens The American Conservative)

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    The American Conservative's feed description

    State of the Union: UN investigators said there were “reasonable grounds” to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in Iran.

  12. New York Post

    Trump says he has a ‘big decision’ coming up on Iran: ‘Do I want to go in and annihilate them?’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump said Thursday that he was at a crossroads over whether or not to renew attacks in Iran to wipe out the regime and bring the war to an end.

  13. Objectivist

    Trump Says U.S. ‘Hopefully’ Nears End of Iran War as Saudi Arabia and Houthis Trade Strikes (opens Objectivist)

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    Objectivist's feed description

    Trump is signaling cautious hope for ending the Iran war, but escalating Houthi attacks, disrupted Saudi oil infrastructure and stalled ceasefire efforts are adding urgency to planned talks with Gulf leaders in New York.

  14. Al Jazeera

    Iran war live: Trump weighs ‘big decision’ on Iran, tanker hit in Hormuz (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Trump says he faces a 'big decision' on whether to 'annihilate' his Iranian foes, adding that 'anything could happen'.

  15. Breitbart News

    Trump Weighs Return to Major Iran Strikes: ‘I Have a Big Decision Coming Up’ (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump said Thursday he is approaching a “big decision” over whether to resume large-scale U.S. strikes against Iran in an effort to bring the nearly seven-month conflict to an end, ahead of talks with Gulf leaders that could help shape Washington’s next move.

  16. CBN

    'Annihilate' Iran?: Trump Cites Major Decision Upcoming Amid Evidence of Iran Nuclear Rebuild (opens CBN)

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    CBN's feed description

    President Trump is weighing his next move in the war with Iran, while the Tehran regime is rebuilding a nuclear site previously targeted by Israel. Iran's president, meanwhile, is preparing to come to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

  17. News Nation Now

    Trump weighs 'annihilating' Iran as war drags into seventh month (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    An Iranian delegation will be allowed to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week.

  18. Truthout

    Trump Says He Has a “Big Decision” to Make: Whether to “Annihilate” Iran (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    The president has repeatedly expressed his willingness to commit war crimes and atrocities against Iran.

  19. Charisma Magazine Online

    ‘Annihilate’ Iran? Trump Cites Major Decision Upcoming Amid Evidence of Iran Nuclear Rebuild (opens Charisma Magazine Online)

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    Charisma Magazine Online's feed description

    President Trump is weighing his next move in the war with Iran, while the Tehran regime is rebuilding a nuclear site previously targeted by Israel. Iran’s president, meanwhile, is preparing to come to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

  20. 19FortyFive

    Donald Trump Says He Could ‘Annihilate’ Iran in the Coming Weeks (opens 19FortyFive)

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    19FortyFive's feed description

    President Trump's was against Iran hasn't gone the way he clearly wanted and he will need to decide soon what to do next. The world will be watching for clues this week.

  21. New York Post

    Trump reveals Iran options as prez says decision is coming soon: ‘When do I blow the entire nation up?’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Trump’s warning comes as the US-Iran conflict enters its seventh month.

  22. The Hill

    Trump on Iran: 'My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up?' (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump on Sunday speculated on the future of the Iran war, asking "if and when do I blow the entire nation up?" Fox News's Trey Yingst reported that Trump is in a "deciding mode" and "that very big things are going to be happening in the not so distant future." "The president described the.

  23. Revolver News

  24. Breitbart News

    Report: Trump 'Open' to Meeting Iranian President at U.N., Deciding 'If and When Do I Blow the Entire Nation Up' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump is reportedly "open" to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.

  25. Union Leader

    Trump 'deciding' whether to 'blow the entire nation up' in Iran threat (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    President Donald Trump told Fox News in a Sept. 20 interview that he is "deciding" on the possibility of escalating the U.S. war on Iran.

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