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Trump uses UN speech to defend Iran war and claim US global gains

Source: South China Morning Post · 22 Sep 2026, 15:06 UTC
Trump uses UN speech to defend Iran war and claim US global gains
Image: South China Morning Post · original report

US President Donald Trump used his UN General Assembly address to defend his war with Iran, claim that his policies had benefited the world and declare that America was stronger. His remarks came amid conflicts in Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and Lebanon.

US President Donald Trump used a speech to the United Nations General Assembly to defend his war with Iran and promote his “make America great again” agenda, according to the South China Morning Post. Trump told the global community that his policies had benefited the world. He also claimed to have “made peace” and declared, “America is back, and our country is stronger today than” before the rest of the quoted sentence was cut off in the supplied material.

The speech sought to justify the conflict with Iran. The source material does not provide details of Trump’s argument, the events leading to the war or the response from Iran and other UN members. His address came as the world faced continuing conflicts in Ukraine, Iran, Gaza, Sudan, Yemen and Lebanon.

The report said there was no relief in sight, but supplied no further assessment of the fighting or diplomatic efforts. The material does not include reactions from governments attending the assembly, nor does it set out specific policy announcements beyond Trump’s claims about peace, American strength and the effect of his agenda.

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