Sen. Jon Husted became the latest battleground Republican this week to call for a quick end to the Iran war, as panic grows over how high gas prices and President Donald Trump’s agenda could imperil the party’s chances in November.

At the United Nations, Trump warned the rest of the world that the United States wouldn't hesitate to flex its strength as a global superpower.

The Justice Department said late Tuesday that CNN, MS NOW and Politico can be shut out from areas of the White House at the president’s will. The lawyers argue that the outlets’ coverage of the Iran war and of President Donald Tump’s ballroom construction could amount to a national security risk that justifies the ban.

President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.

The president reportedly told Fox News correspondent Trey Yingst he has “very big things” in mind for the war in “the not-so-distant future.”

President Donald Trump struck a contradictory tone on Iran during his address before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, calling himself a peacemaker while also warning of his willingness to “annihilate” the country. He added that the upcoming midterm elections would not influence his decision-making around the war in Iran.

At a speech at the United Nations General Assembly the US President Donald Trump warned that he could annihilate Iran if there is no deal to end the war, but also suggested an agreement ​could come soon amid a diplomatic push at the United Nations.

The European Union told Ukraine that it needed to show more democratic progress before it would disburse more of a €90bn ($103bn) loan. The war-torn country has asked for expedited support to ensure “financial stability”.

As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.