President Trump Addresses UN General Assembly on Iran and Foreign Policy

President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on September 22 in a 37‑minute speech that outlined his administration’s foreign‑policy priorities and views on emerging technologies. He defended the United States’ joint campaign with Israel against Iran, warning that the United States could “annihilate” Iran if a peace deal was not reached, and suggested that a settlement might be possible after the U.S. midterm elections in November, when the composition of Congress will be decided.

Regarding the war in Ukraine, Trump said the United States was “working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine” and expressed confidence that a resolution would be achieved “more quickly than people understand.” He did not provide specific details on the diplomatic steps being taken.

On the topic of artificial intelligence, the president announced that the U.S. government would adopt the term “super intelligence” in place of “artificial intelligence.” He reiterated his view that warnings about AI safety are a hoax, claimed that the United States is “leading now over China by a lot and everyone else,” and said the country would not stifle the growth of a technology he described as “bigger than the Industrial Revolution.” He added that law‑enforcement agencies would intervene in the sector if necessary.

Trump also called on member states of the International Criminal Court to withdraw, describing the court as an “out of control institution” and an “evil group of people.” He warned that the United States would not permit its military personnel to be subjected to what he termed “show trials” by an “anti‑American tribunal.”

The speech combined a mix of diplomatic assertions, strategic warnings, and policy positions, reflecting the administration’s stance on Iran, the Ukraine conflict, artificial intelligence, and international judicial bodies.