Trump at UN: Iran deal or destruction, Greenland bases, AI renamed 'super intelligence'

September 22, 2026 at 08:48 PM2 min

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U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on September 22, 2026, focusing on Iran, Greenland, Ukraine, and artificial intelligence. He said a deal with Iran could be reached immediately after the U.S. midterm elections, or he would destroy Iran. Trump also confirmed the U.S. will build two military bases in Greenland and sign an agreement with Denmark the same day.

Key Facts

Trump said he faces a major decision on Iran: reach a deal allowing Iran to rebuild and become a great nation, or destroy Iran quickly.
Trump stated a deal with Iran could be reached immediately after the U.S. midterm elections in November.
Trump confirmed the U.S. will build two major military bases in Greenland and sign an agreement with Denmark the same day.
Trump said the U.S. is officially renaming artificial intelligence to 'super intelligence' because the word 'artificial' makes intelligence sound fake.
Trump said about 25,000 people die monthly on the battlefield in Ukraine and that both sides are tired of the war.

Iran Ultimatum

Trump devoted a major part of his speech to Iran, saying he faces a critical choice between a deal and destruction. He said a deal with Iran could be reached immediately after the U.S. midterm elections in November. Trump stressed he will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons and called on other countries to fully economically isolate Tehran. He also said he might use force, describing the situation as a 'big decision' between negotiating with Iran or escalating further.

Greenland and NATO

Trump confirmed the U.S. will build two major military bases in Greenland and sign an agreement with Denmark the same day. He linked the Greenland deal to strengthening NATO's position, saying it will protect both the U.S. and Europe. Trump said expanding American presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic will strengthen NATO in many ways.

Ukraine and Russia

Trump said the U.S. is working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine and will definitely reach a solution to end the war. He said the war will end faster than many people think, and both sides are already tired of the conflict. Trump stated about 25,000 people die monthly on the battlefield in Ukraine. He reminded about a recently signed law expanding his powers to impose tariffs and sanctions, and said he will use them if necessary.