Trump Expects Iran to Strike Deal After Midterm US Polls, Praises PM Shehbaz for Recognizing His Peace Efforts
UNITED NATIONS, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Sep, 2026) President Donald Trump signaled that Iran could enter into a peace deal with the United States after the US midterm elections in November. He highlighted his peace efforts despite the ongoing conflict and praised Pakistan’s recognition of his role in saving millions of lives during the Pakistan-India conflict.
While addressing the UN General Assembly, Trump noted:
"The prime minister of Pakistan, a terrific man, said that Donald Trump was responsible for saving 30 million lives, and probably many more than that."
He also mentioned the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia acknowledging his role in peace efforts.
Trump expressed tough sentiments towards Tehran as the conflict enters its seventh month:
"I have a big decision to make. Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before ... or do I annihilate the Islamic republic, and do it quickly?"
Noting Iran's waiting game until after the November 3 midterm election, he said:
"They are waiting to see how I do."
Regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions, Trump emphasized:
"I call on all nations to join us in enforcing the complete economic isolation of Iran until they stop their attacks on commercial shipping, relinquish their nuclear ambitions, and cease their support of terror."
He concluded by echoing his stance on artificial intelligence:
"We’re leading now over China by a lot and everyone else. ... I’m not going to stifle growth of something that will be bigger than the