Trump to address UN General Assembly as Iran war looms large
The president is also set to meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip to New York City.
President Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly as tensions with Iran escalate, marking his eighth month in office and the ongoing conflict. The session, the 81st, is scheduled to begin with the general debate on Tuesday, featuring speeches from Trump, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Amid the looming war, Trump plans to meet with Gulf leaders during his New York City trip, as the war impacts global oil prices and Middle Eastern stability. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz emphasized the importance of free and open commerce, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab Strait, Suez Canal, Panama Canal, and Malacca Straits.
The meeting comes as the UN released a report suggesting reasonable grounds to believe that two U.S. strikes in Iran resulted in civilian casualties, though the State Department disputes these findings. Trump will also meet with France's Macron, New York City's Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The summit aims to discuss solutions to the conflict and address global issues, including energy security, food security, and human life protection.
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