Trump defends Iran policy, opposes AI regulation and urges ICC resignations at UNGA

On Tuesday at the United Nations General Assembly, former U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a robust defense of the U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, describing it as a necessary response to Tehran’s hostile posture. He asserted that Washington would negotiate a settlement with Iran after the forthcoming U.S. mid‑term elections, suggesting that diplomatic engagement would follow the conflict. Trump also addressed a range of unrelated topics, dismissing calls for global regulation of artificial intelligence and predicting that the Cuban government would soon collapse.

During the same address, Trump urged members of the International Criminal Court to resign, framing the court’s authority as illegitimate. His remarks were part of a broader effort to challenge international institutions and highlight his perspective on U.S. foreign policy. The speech was delivered amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and growing debate over the U.S. role in regional security.

The statements were met with a mix of criticism and support from various diplomatic circles. While some observers noted the alignment of Trump’s positions with certain U.S. policy factions, others highlighted the controversial nature of his claims regarding the Cuban regime and the ICC. The U.N. General Assembly concluded the session without a formal response to the former president’s assertions.