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Iran vows 'painful' retaliation as Trump piles on pressure ahead of UN General Assembly meeting

CNBC · September 21, 2026 at 12:04 AM

Iran vows 'painful' retaliation as Trump piles on pressure ahead of UN General Assembly meeting

Trump threatened to destroy Iran's economy or eliminate its leadership if Tehran doesn't strike a deal, complicating efforts at diplomacy.

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Iran vows 'painful' retaliation as Trump piles on pressure ahead of UN General Assembly meeting

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