Middle East conflict: Trump to defend Iran war, tout peacemaker role at UN as Yemen humanitarian crisis deepens and Gulf energy tensions escalate
Trump to tout deals, defend Iran war in UN speech US President Donald Trump is expected to claim he is winning both on the battlefield and as a peacemaker Tuesday in a speech to the United Nations overshadowed by growing spillover from his stalled war against Iran. Trump will likely not hold back in renewing his frequent boasts that under him the United States is "the hottest country" in the…
Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations on Tuesday, defending his administration's actions in Iran and touting his role as a peacemaker. The speech comes amid a deepening humanitarian crisis in Yemen and escalating tensions over energy in the Gulf region. Trump is expected to renew his claims of America's economic and military dominance, while seeking to justify the ongoing Iran war which has caused significant economic damage.
However, his stance on the conflict remains controversial, with many questioning its effectiveness and potential consequences. Meanwhile, France has pledged to help secure Saudi Arabia's energy infrastructure from threats by Iran-backed Houthi rebels, without participating in the conflict itself. The ongoing war in Yemen has seen thousands displaced and killed, while Iran and Saudi Arabia continue their airstrikes against each other's positions.
The White House has also launched a new streaming service called Trump TV, in response to criticism over the network's portrayal of the administration.
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