Trump Won’t Rule Out Further Iran Strikes Before Midterm Elections
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OUTLETS CARRYING THE STORY, RUN BY RUN
HOW OUR HEADLINE CHANGED · 24 HEADLINES
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2026-09-22
In a world of wars and climate crisis, a new leader could save the UN. But would Trump allow it? | Steve Bloomfield
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2026-09-22
Trump meets Burnham at UN, comments on Iran, and faces political distance in Florida
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2026-09-23
Trump threatens Iran with 'annihilation' during UN speech as tensions rise
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2026-09-23
Iran and US engage in talks amid rising tensions, while Trump faces criticism in the US and UK
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2026-09-23
Global leaders confront climate, political, and diplomatic challenges at UN meetings
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2026-09-23
Trump's UN speech highlights tensions, Iran talks, and media conflict
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2026-09-23
Donald Trump says he could 'annihilate Iran' if no deal is reached – video
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2026-09-23
UK and US News Highlights: Green Party, Trump Media Ban, and International Developments
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2026-09-24
Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran During UN Address
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2026-09-24
US and Iran Hold UN Talks as Tehran Signals Conditional Opening of Hormuz
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2026-09-24
Trump Threatens to ‘Annihilate’ Iran During UN Address
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2026-09-24
Republicans voice midterm concerns as Trump’s ratings weigh on party
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25 Sep, 00:26 UTC
U.S. and Iran hold three-hour talks at UN over Hormuz blockade
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25 Sep, 00:40 UTC
Trump threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran, then reports talks with Iranian officials
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25 Sep, 00:49 UTC
Republican candidates distance themselves from Trump as midterms approach
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25 Sep, 18:22 UTC
U.S. and Iran hold mediated talks as Senate blocks war powers resolution
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28 Sep, 06:15 UTC
Republican Support for Trump’s Iran Policy Shows Signs of Strain
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28 Sep, 12:13 UTC
Republican support for Trump’s Iran war shows cracks as diplomacy stalls
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28 Sep, 18:12 UTC
Iran denies plans for US talks as tensions persist over Hormuz
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1 Oct, 16:33 UTC
Iran Rejects Talks as Trump Leaves Open Further Strikes
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1 Oct, 16:36 UTC
Low Trump Approval Adds Pressure on Republicans Ahead of Midterms
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1 Oct, 18:07 UTC
Trump Leaves Open Further Iran Strikes as Midterm Concerns Grow
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1 Oct, 16:36 UTC
Low Trump Approval Adds Pressure on Republicans Ahead of Midterms
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2 Oct, 00:09 UTC
Trump Won’t Rule Out Further Iran Strikes Before Midterm Elections
WHAT HELD, WHAT CAME LATER
From the first reports to the latest
- Donald Trump · 11 outlets
- Abbas Araghchi · 3 outlets
- Masoud Pezeshkian · 3 outlets
- But Trump · 3 outlets
- Joe Biden · 2 outlets
- Scott Bessent · 2 outlets
- Steve Witkoff · 2 outlets
- John Cornyn · 2 outlets
Entered the story later
- Ashley Hinson · from 24 Sep 11:37, 2 outlets
- Sanae Takaichi · from 24 Sep 15:34, 2 outlets
- John Fetterman · from 25 Sep 11:27, 2 outlets
- Thom Tillis · from 25 Sep 11:27, 2 outlets
- If Trump · from 27 Sep 14:10, 2 outlets
Figures reported with different numbers
- cubic meters: 230 million (1 from 26 Sep 20:58) → 100 million (1 from 26 Sep 20:58) → 726 million (1 from 26 Sep 20:58) → 152 million (1 from 26 Sep 20:58) → 573 million (1 from 26 Sep 20:58) → 250 million (1 from 26 Sep 20:58) → 30 million (1 from 26 Sep 20:58) → 397 million (1 from 26 Sep 20:58)
Matched by pattern, not read: a different number can be a correction, a rising count, or two different counts.