Trump delivers UN speech threatening Iran and praising U.S. actions in Venezuela

President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, delivering a speech that combined warnings to Iran, references to U.S. actions in Venezuela, and a self‑characterization as a problem‑solver on the world stage. In his remarks, Trump warned that Iran’s leaders would face “annihilation” if they refused to negotiate a settlement, and he framed the United States as “conquerors of Venezuela,” invoking the phrase “to the victor go the spoils” while presenting his administration’s foreign‑policy agenda.

The remarks came amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over nuclear negotiations and continued U.S. involvement in the political crisis in Venezuela. Delegates from several member states expressed concern over the language used, noting that such statements could complicate diplomatic efforts in the region. Trump’s speech concluded with a pledge to continue confronting what he described as global challenges, positioning his administration as the decisive force capable of delivering solutions.