Trump weighs Tehran’s terms ahead of UN General Assembly

President Trump returns to Washington as Iran’s conditions to end the war, relayed through Qatar, loom ahead of his UN General Assembly trip and a potential decisive U.S. response. Trump is described as being in “deciding mode” with warnings that big actions could follow if Tehran does not behave. The day’s broader security picture includes warnings over Iranian nuclear activity, renewed Middle East tensions with Houthi missile strikes near Riyadh, and a Russian plan (2024–2026) to deepen ties with Iran in finance, energy and aviation, underscoring a multi-front strategic contest in the region.