At the United Nations, Trump warned the rest of the world that the United States wouldn't hesitate to flex its strength as a global superpower.

President Donald Trump struck a contradictory tone on Iran during his address before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, calling himself a peacemaker while also warning of his willingness to “annihilate” the country. He added that the upcoming midterm elections would not influence his decision-making around the war in Iran.

Trump's speech came before he meets more than a dozen world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly.

The push from key congressional candidates to end the war illustrates the growing GOP angst around a conflict that is deeply unpopular.

President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.

Donald Trump says his officials have had a long meeting with senior Iranians on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, while in his speech the US president threatened Iran with "annihilation".

President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly at a tumultuous moment for the world — and for his presidency

President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly amid Iran tensions before pivoting to White House talks with China's Xi Jinping.

Large retailers like Costco are frequented by Iranian diplomats, who can purchase large quantities of products at relatively low prices that are unavailable in Tehran. The ban would prevent stockpiles of goods being sent to Iran, which is facing crippling sanctions.