Trump at UNGA 2026: US president defends Iran war and attacks UN globalism
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US President Donald Trump delivers his address to the 2026 United Nations General Assembly, highlighting US economic and military strength while outlining his administration's approach to Iran, Gaza, Ukraine and other international conflicts. Trump defends US military action against Iran, saying Tehran must abandon its nuclear ambitions and support for what he describes as terrorism. He calls on countries to join the US in enforcing economic isolation of Iran and discusses the Strait of Hormuz and commercial shipping. Trump also claims credit for ending the war in Gaza, bringing home hostages and brokering settlements in several conflicts. He discusses efforts involving Russia and Ukraine, Venezuela, Mexico, Cuba and Greenland. Turning to the United Nations, Trump calls for further reforms, criticises what he describes as a globalist agenda and opposes the International Criminal Court and global taxation. He also outlines his position on migration, climate policy and the regulation
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