Trump Urges Iran Isolation at UN, Predicts Post-Election Deal

President Donald Trump called on all nations to enforce the complete economic isolation of Iran in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, while saying he expects a deal with Tehran after the November midterm elections. "I call on all nations to help to enforce the complete economic isolation of Iran," Trump said. "I believe well make a deal right after the election because it doesnt make sense for them not to. Theyre waiting to see how I do in the midterm election." In the combative speech, Trump reiterated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and outlined how the U.S. military has targeted Iran's navy, missile capabilities, and nuclear development. He also framed a choice between a deal that would let Iran rebuild and destroying the country, and rejected concerns that the United States is running low on advanced weapons. Trump denied he was under political pressure to end the war, saying the midterms would have no influence on his decision-making. Iran signaled conditional openness to diplomacy.