President Donald Trump has reportedly entered a 'deciding mode' regarding the situation with Iran, as Iranian military authorities have intensified their warnings, claiming to have received intelligence about a potential resumption of U.S. airstrikes. Attention is also focused on the possibility of Trump meeting with Iranian President Mahmoud Fazelikian during the upcoming UN General Assembly.
According to reports from U.S. media outlets including The Hill on September 20, Fox News reporter Trey Yingst stated that Trump is in 'deciding mode' and mentioned that 'many significant events will occur in the near future.' Yingst noted that Trump is weighing options on whether to 'wipe out Iran, allow it to survive economically, or negotiate,' adding that the president questioned, 'When should I completely obliterate this country?'
Trump's comments come ahead of Fazelikian's scheduled visit to the U.S. for the UN General Assembly. Earlier reports indicated that Trump is expected to meet with six Gulf leaders during the assembly. In a previous interview with Axios on September 17, Trump stated, 'Anything can happen,' and expressed that he is contemplating whether to 'annihilate' the Iranian regime.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Central Command, known as the Khatam al-Anbiya, has warned neighboring countries about the potential resumption of U.S. airstrikes. According to the semi-official Tasnim news agency on September 20, the command issued a statement claiming, 'The U.S. has once again decided to resume attacks on Iran under the pretext of covering up its failures and gaining wrongful advantages with the green light of neighboring countries.' They emphasized that 'if the U.S. makes any mistakes against Iran, its locations or interests in the Gulf region will become targets of continuous, effective, and painful attacks without any restrictions or considerations.'
The Iranian government also warned Gulf nations that if they maintain a double standard policy towards Iran and support attacks against it, they will be considered accomplices and will not be exempt from the strong military response of Iran.
However, there is also a possibility that Trump may hold an impromptu meeting with President Fazelikian in New York. Yingst reported that Trump is 'perhaps open' to meeting with Fazelikian.
This year's UN General Assembly in New York is taking place amid escalating conflicts involving the U.S. in Iran, Yemen, Ukraine, and Gaza. As a result, intense diplomatic activity is expected from countries around the world. Fox News reported that 73 heads of state, 45 heads of government, 49 ministers, 11 vice presidents, and one crown prince are expected to attend the assembly.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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