Live updates: Donald Trump heads to UN General Assembly; Outlets sue over White House ban
President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, where he threatened to "annihilate" Iran. The remarks prompted Iranian representatives to walk out of the session. Trump used the platform to defend his administration's actions in Iran and Venezuela and to dismiss claims that the United States committed war crimes in Iran as "ridiculous." During his visit to New York City, Trump also held meetings with leaders from Japan, Denmark, and Ukraine while asserting his fortitude compared to other global leaders.
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- ✓ President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
- ✓ Trump met with world leaders from Japan, Denmark, and Ukraine.
- ✓ Trump defended his administration's actions regarding Iran and Venezuela.
What changed
President Trump delivered his UN General Assembly speech and threatened the annihilation of Iran.
Live updates
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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran during UN General Assembly address
President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, where he threatened to "annihilate" Iran. The remarks prompted Iranian representatives to walk out of the session. Trump used the platform to defend his administration's actions in Iran and Venezuela and to dismiss claims that the United States committed war crimes in Iran as "ridiculous." During his visit to New York City, Trump also held meetings with leaders from Japan, Denmark, and Ukraine while asserting his fortitude compared to other global leaders.
Why it matters
The address occurs during an active war with Iran and amid strained relations with several U.S. allies. This gathering serves as a primary diplomatic venue for Trump to define his foreign policy stance on Russia and the Middle East.
What is confirmed
- President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
- Trump met with world leaders from Japan, Denmark, and Ukraine.
- Trump defended his administration's actions regarding Iran and Venezuela.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump described claims of U.S. war crimes in Iran as ridiculous.
What to watch next
- Official responses from the Iranian government regarding the annihilation threat
- Outcomes of the lawsuits filed by media outlets over the White House ban
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- nypost.com — Trump UN speech live updates: POTUS threatens to ‘annihilate’ Iran in fiery remarks, prompting its reps to walk out
- www.yahoo.com — WATCH: Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly
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