Trump Warns Iran: Big Things Could Happen Soon
US President Donald Trump has stated that he is currently in a crucial “decision-making mode” regarding the conflict situation with Iran. Trump warned that “big things” will happen if Tehran does not change its behaviour.
“The question is whether and when I will destroy the entire country? They (Iran) had better behave,” Trump said in a recent interview with the prominent US television network, Fox News, as reported by Anadolu Agency on Monday (2026/9/21).
In the interview, which aired on Sunday (20/9) local time, Trump outlined the options currently available to him. These range from eliminating Iran to allowing the country to “rot” economically, to negotiating a deal.
“Very big things will happen in the near future,” Trump said in a warning tone.
When asked about the high-stakes week of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, which began on Monday (21/9) local time, Trump hinted at a willingness to adopt a diplomatic approach. He even mentioned the “open possibility” of meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who will be attending the UN General Assembly session in New York in person.
The 81st UN General Assembly will be held from 18–28 September at the UN headquarters in New York, USA, with the main General Debate scheduled for 22–28 September.
The Trump administration has permitted the Iranian delegation, including Pezeshkian, to attend the global forum, albeit with restrictions on movement and a ban on shopping while in New York.
Neither Tehran nor Pezeshkian has yet responded to Trump’s statements.
Trump recently claimed that the US war against Iran would “end after the mid-term elections” to be held this coming November.
Meanwhile, the US Department of State, on Sunday (20/9), issued a travel warning for the Middle East region, citing rising tensions throughout the area. The travel advisory also warned that Iran and its proxy groups could target US interests, businesses, and institutions, as well as locations related to US citizens worldwide.