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Pope Leo denounces Trump's threat to annihilate Iran

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Pope Leo XIV joined Catholic bishops and other world leaders in denouncing a threat by President Donald Trump to annihilate Iran. During a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22, Trump stated he must decide whether to reach a deal with the country or to annihilate the Islamic Republic.

Trump told the assembly that he might choose to destroy the nation quickly to prevent it from killing or destroying other people and countries. He questioned whether he should allow Iran to rebuild or drive the nation into a state with no chance of survival or future greatness for its generations. Trump suggested a deal might be reached after the midterm elections.

The President's comments follow a CNN/SSRS survey showing his approval rating for foreign affairs has reached a low of 29 percent. Pollsters attributed this decline to the war in Iran.

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  1. Sep 22, 11:38 AM OSV News Trump tells UN he may opt to ‘annihilate’ Iran, will rebrand AI ‘superintelligence’
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