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

President Trump said Iran faces two options — being "wiped out" or letting its economy "rot" — unless a deal is reached, speaking ahead of this week's UN General Assembly, where a delegation led by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is due to attend. Iran's military warned of "painful" retaliation across the Middle East if the U.S. or its allies launch a new strike, saying U.S. positions and interests in the region would be targeted. Trump said he would be open to meeting Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the assembly.