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US President Donald Trump Defends US-Israeli War Against Iran in UN General Assembly Speech
At the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, US President Donald Trump defended the US-Israeli war against Iran, calling Iran 'the tyrant of the Middle East' and urging complete economic isolation. The Iranian delegation left the hall in protest. Earlier, Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss energy security and a possible ceasefire in Ukraine. The US also announced an agreement with Denmark and Greenland on security cooperation. The General Debate featured speeches from many world leaders, including Turkey's Erdogan and Brazil's Lula.

Published Sep 22, 2026