U.S Will ‘Totally’ Destroy N’Korea If Forced, Trump Says As He Delivers First UN Speech

U.S President Donald Trump says his country is ready to destroy North Korea if forced to defend itself.

Trump further slammed North Korea leader, Kim Jong-un, calling him a “rocket man” who is on a “suicide mission”.

The President made the strong statement in his maiden speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

“The United States has great strength and patience, but if it is forced to defend itself or its allies, we will have no choice but to totally destroy North Korea.

“It is time for North Korea to realize that its denuclearization is its only responsible future.

“Rocket Man is on a suicide mission for himself,” he said.

Warning countries still trading with North Korea, the U.S President said: “It is an outrage that some nations would not only trade with such a nation but would arm supply and financially support a country that imperils the world.”

Trump also slammed the Iran Nuclear deal, describing it as an embarrassment to the United States, suggesting that the deal could be scrapped.

“The Iran deal was one of the worst and most one-sided transactions,” he said.

“That deal is embarrassment to the US and I don’t think you’ve heard the last of it, believe me.”

Recall that Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani said a few days back that the U.S. will pay a “high cost” if the nuclear deal is scrapped.

Trump has till mid-October to decide if the deal will stay or not, as authorities have been given till then to re-certify Iran’s compliance with the agreement.

Trump says the U.S is working with allies to crush the threat posed by international terrorism. He thanks Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon for hosting refugees.

“Our country has achieved more against Isis in the last eight months, the United States is a compassionate nation.”

He said he would continue to place America’s interests ahead of other countries’, as he began his speech touting his achievements since he took office in January.

“As President of the United States, I will always put America first,” he said. “All responsible leaders have an obligation to serve their own nations.

“The United States has done very well since Election Day last November 8.

“The stock market is at an all-time high, a record. Unemployment is at its lowest level.”