As Trump Lobs Threats, Other World Leaders Mostly Avoid Talk of Iran

Standing on a podium often reserved for messages of peace, President Trump on Tuesday brought his escalating threats against Iran directly before world leaders. They largely did not respond. Mr. Trump told the United Nations General Assembly that he was deciding whether to “annihilate” Iran if the war — launched by the United States and Israel — drags on without a peace deal. But other world leaders said little about a conflict that has widely disrupted trade, driven up fuel prices and prompted Iranian attacks on other countries in the Middle East. Those who did urged peace, not escalation. Among them was Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar, which helped broker a June cease-fire between the United States and Iran that has fallen apart. He urged a return to negotiations to find a “lasting solution that ensures security and stability for the entire region, including Iran.” “The opportunity for a peaceful diplomatic solution, which we believe is both possible and realistic, must not be missed,” he said. The war has expanded to new fronts since Iran came under attack in February, with Iranian proxy forces repeatedly attacking military bases and ships across the region. Since the cease-fire between the United States and Iran broke down, there has been no clear off-ramp from the conflict. The sides are locked in a showdown over the Strait of Hormuz that has suffocated global trade and led to sudden bursts of military activity. We are having trouble retrieving the article content. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in . Want all of The Times? Subscribe .