The President of the US, Donald Trump, addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, September 22, in a torrent of rambling assertions that served as his focal point.
The 45th President of the US presented a reality of his own, according to which the US crushed Iran because it was preparing a nuclear bomb, while concurrently noting that a peace deal will materialize following the American midterm elections this coming November.
Donald Trump commenced his address by declaring that «America is back».
«I can proudly tell you that America is back and our country is today stronger than ever», the American president characteristically stated, adding that the future of the US looks «very bright».
At the same time, he extolled his administration's record across the fields of immigration, combating crime, tackling poverty, and social welfare.
He made particular reference to investments and the economic performance of his administration, while not omitting fierce criticism directed at the policies of his predecessor, Joe Biden.
Trump: Upon taking office last year, I immediately opened negotiations with Iran and offered them full economic cooperation in exchange for ending their nuclear program and support for terror, but they refused. They absolutely refused. That was a big mistake. https://t.co/Rsm80AkWZK
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) September 22, 2026
On Iran
The American President launched a sharp assault against Iran, arguing that Tehran «built a missile capable of striking Europe, of which it declared particularly proud, but also nuclear weapons».
«There is no clearer example of a threat allowed to metastasize, endangering the entire world, than the number-one state sponsor of terrorism, the Islamic Republic of Iran», he stated.
«For 51 years, the fanatical Iranian regime has ruled through bloodshed and mass murder, spreading death, destruction, and chaos across the entire Middle East and beyond», he continued.
«It was the "bully" of the Middle East, but it is no longer.
From the very first day I became involved in politics, my position has remained unshakable: I will never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon», the American President stressed.
Donald Trump characterized the leaders present in the hall as «great leaders», in sharp contrast to his address last year, in which he had warned them that their countries were «heading toward destruction».
Subsequently, Donald Trump called on the international community to remain united in exerting pressure on Iran, while asking all nations to proceed with an economic blockade of Tehran.
«I am called upon to make a decision regarding Iran», he stated, expressing concurrently the conviction that the US will reach a deal with Tehran immediately after the American elections.
«Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon», the American President underscored, describing the Iranian regime as «weak and desperate».
«Big changes can happen very quickly», he added.
«Will there be a deal with Iran that allows it to rebuild and create a country stronger than ever?» asked Donald Trump.
«Or will I obliterate the Islamic Republic, and very quickly at that, without ever giving it the opportunity again to kill and destroy people and countries?» he continued.
«Send them to hell?» added the American President.
Donald Trump stated that he believes Tehran will «conclude a deal immediately after the elections» in November, arguing that the Iranian leadership is attempting to buy time until the midterms, hoping to exert pressure on Republicans who seek to retain control of Congress.
He insisted, however, that he is not going to factor the elections into his decisions regarding Iran. «It does not even cross my mind», he characteristically stated.
On Ukraine
Regarding the war in Ukraine, the American President stated that an agreement ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could be reached «sooner than people think», adding that Washington is working «closely» with the leaders of both nations in order to «settle the issue definitively».
«They are tired now», said Donald Trump from the podium of the UN General Assembly. «Every month 25,000 young people lose their lives, primarily soldiers», he stressed.
«I have ended eight wars»
In the same address, Donald Trump reiterated his claim that during his second term he has contributed to ending eight wars, describing it as a «great honor» for himself.
The list he presented includes the following conflicts:
• Israel, Hamas
• Israel, Iran
• Egypt, Ethiopia
• India, Pakistan
• Serbia, Kosovo
• Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Armenia, Azerbaijan
• Cambodia, Thailand
The American president claimed that almost all these nations sent him letters of gratitude, while mentioning that the Prime Minister of Pakistan told us that he «saved 30 million lives».
The speech of Donald Trump at the UN was distinguished overall by an exceptionally celebratory tone, with him presenting the economy, technology, and military of the US as global leaders.
«America is back and our country is today stronger than ever», he stated, arguing that his administration inherited a «dark era» and converted it into a «golden era for America».
«The US has no shortage of ammunition, we have more than we could ever use»
Subsequently, Donald Trump dismissed claims that the United States faces shortages of ammunition, arguing that the nation possesses stockpiles at levels that «one could not even imagine would be needed».
«It is not true that the United States has low stockpiles of ammunition.
We have more ammunition than we could ever use», stated the American president, responding to recent publications regarding pressure on American military inventories.
Donald Trump also argued that his administration is ramping up ammunition production «to unprecedented levels», noting that the US is constructing new production facilities and constantly replenishing its reserves.
«We are growing our stockpiles faster than ever», he noted, essentially repeating the message he had published earlier on social media, where he characterized as «cowards and traitors» those who claim that the US faces shortages.
«America will not permit threats in the Western Hemisphere»
In the same address, Donald Trump presented his administration's actions in Venezuela as a major triumph, as well as a warning to third countries.
«Our actions in Venezuela prove that the United States will no longer allow threats against America to establish themselves anywhere in the Western Hemisphere», he declared, adding that Washington will utilize «its unrivaled military might» should the need arise to defend its national interests.
The American president referred once more to the operation in Venezuela, commenting characteristically that «to the victor belong the spoils», while pointing to expanded access for the US to the country's oil reserves.
«Freedom is coming to Cuba»
Donald Trump then turned against Cuba, stating that his administration seeks «fundamental change» on the island, which he characterized as a «failed state».
At that moment, the members of the Cuban delegation walked out of the hall.
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