Trump to Address U.N. General Assembly Amid Escalating Iran Tensions

Trump set to speak at U.N. as Iran conflict enters eighth month. Key meetings and sanctions bill signed.

September 22, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New York City, United States — President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, marking his annual address to the global body.

U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz confirmed that Trump’s remarks will focus on peace agreements, U.S. efforts in the Western Hemisphere, and progress on his 20-point plan for Gaza. The speech will also emphasize the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, according to Waltz.

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This year’s address comes amid ongoing tensions with Iran, as the U.N.’s Human Rights Council recently reported “reasonable grounds to believe” that the U.S. committed war crimes during attacks on an Iranian school and a residential area in February. Trump is also expected to meet with several world leaders, including Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as part of the U.N. week.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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