Trump to Address UN General Assembly Amid Iran War and Press Dispute

President Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in a speech designed to highlight his administration's accomplishments and peace efforts, even as the war with Iran he initiated in February continues without a clear resolution. The address comes at a politically and economically precarious moment, with high inflation, rising fuel costs, and public opinion turning against the conflict. According to U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, Trump will use his remarks to "confront complex problems head-on" and discuss peace deals he has brokered. A key theme will be ensuring Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon, a position Waltz noted is supported by UN Security Council resolutions. The speech follows the traditional UN speaking order, with Trump delivering his address after Brazil's president. The General Assembly visit includes a series of high-stakes bilateral meetings. Trump is scheduled for his first in-person meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and will also meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.