Trump at UN General Assembly vows to end Ukraine war, threatens Iran

September 22, 2026 at 07:53 PM2 min

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President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, focusing on U.S. threats abroad. He defended the war against Iran, touted a military deal with Greenland and Denmark, and accused Cuba of coordinating with left-wing radicals. Trump also promised to end the war in Ukraine and called for full economic isolation of Iran.

Key Facts

Trump said the U.S. will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere.
Trump stated he is working closely with leaders of Russia and Ukraine and believes the war will end faster than many understand.
Trump said he faces a big decision on Iran: either a deal that allows it to recover or he will destroy the Islamic Republic quickly.
Trump called on other countries to join full economic isolation of Tehran until Iran stops attacks on commercial shipping, abandons nuclear ambitions, and stops supporting terrorist organizations.
Trump said he believes a deal with Iran will be made right after the U.S. midterm elections in November.

Ukraine Peace Promise

Trump said Washington continues to work closely with both Kyiv and Moscow. He stated, "We are working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, and we will get this done." Trump added that he thinks it will happen faster than many people understand. Before his speech, Trump told journalists his message to Vladimir Putin was to "end the war." Trump is scheduled to meet with Volodymyr Zelensky on September 22.

Iran Ultimatum

Trump devoted a significant portion of his speech to Iran, saying he faces a choice between a new agreement and further escalation. He said, "I have a big decision to make. Will there be a deal with Iran that allows it to recover, or will I destroy the Islamic Republic quickly?" Trump added that he still expects an agreement after the U.S. midterm elections in early November. He reiterated that the U.S. will never allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons and called for full economic isolation of Tehran. Trump said Iran was the bully of the Middle East but is no longer.

Western Hemisphere Threats

Trump defended his decision to launch a war against Iran and touted a military deal with Greenland and Denmark. He accused Cuba of "coordinating with left-wing radicals and Communist networks." Trump said, "The United States will no longer permit threats to America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere." He added, "If necessary, we will use our unmatched military might to secure the vital national interests of the United States."