REPLAY: Trump defends Iran war, attacks ICC in UN speech
US President Donald Trump called Tuesday for all nations that are part of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, calling it "out of control." He also used the speech to argue that the war with Iran prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and warn that he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if no deal is reached to end the conflict. Watch his speech in full above.
Donald Trump met with Arab and Muslim leaders at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, praising them for their efforts to de-escalate the ongoing war in the Middle East. The meeting, attended by leaders from Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Syria, Egypt, Qatar, and Kuwait, did not result in any major announcements. Trump credited his negotiators, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, for the progress made.
He highlighted the $21 trillion in US investments made by these nations since his presidency began in January 2025. Trump particularly praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, calling him a "fantastic guy" and joking that they should not be "messing around" with him. The meeting focused on Iran's retaliatory actions against US interests, with Trump emphasizing that the US may need to "blow up" another Iranian target if necessary.
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