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US President defends Israel-Iran campaign at UN General Assembly

Sep 22, 2026 11:45 AM CT New York, United States un-general-assembly,us-foreign-policy,israel-iran-conflict,dipomatic-posturing

Summary

US President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly, explicitly defending the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. The speech outlined US foreign policy priorities and signaled continued diplomatic and potentially military support for Israel in its confrontation with Tehran.

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President Donald Trump used his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday to defend the US-Israeli campaign against Iran while laying out his foreign policy priorities. Here are the major issues he addressed in a 37-minute speech:

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United States NEUTRAL

Defended the US-Israeli campaign against Iran and laid out foreign policy priorities.

Israel NEUTRAL

Subject of US defense regarding its campaign against Iran.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of the US-Israeli campaign defended by the US President.

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