Event Brief
Trump says a “big decision” on Iran: deal or “annihilate”
By The BriefBrief · Sources (35)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said he faces a “big decision” regarding Iran, adding that the choice is to make a deal or “annihilate” Iran. He is also scheduled to meet with key leaders on the sidelines of the event.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said he will make a “big decision” on Iran, presenting a choice between a deal and “annihilate,” and is set to meet key leaders on the sidelines of the event.
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 10:54 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Trump’s remarks were triggered by his stated decision-making about whether to pursue a deal with Iran or take a more extreme approach.
How this story developed (showing 3 of 3 earlier reports)
Sources (35):
19FortyFive,
ABC Australia,
ABC News,
ARY News,
Al Jazeera,
BBC News,
Bloomberg,
Brussels Signal,
CBS News,
CNBC Top News,
Deutsche Welle,
Euronews,
Financial Times,
Fox News,
France 24,
Japan Times,
Jerusalem Post,
LA Times,
MarketWatch,
Middle East Eye,
NBC News,
New York Times,
PBS NewsHour,
Politico Europe,
South China Morning Post,
Straits Times,
Tehran Times,
The Hindu,
The Independent,
UPI,
WBIR 10News,
WTSP 10 Tampa Bay,
Wall Street Journal,
Washington Post,
Yonhap Korea
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