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During his September 22 speech, Trump defended the US-Israeli campaign against Iran and argued that Tehran had delayed negotiations over a possible agreement.
The US president warned that Washington could take further action if Iran does not agree to a new deal. Trump also said he believed a settlement could eventually be reached, although he linked the timing of a possible agreement to the period after the November 3 US midterm elections.
His remarks came as tensions surrounding Iran continued to dominate discussions at the United Nations, with several international leaders using the General Assembly to address the wider Middle East conflict.
Trump also spoke about Russia's war in Ukraine, saying the United States was working with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders.
He expressed confidence that an agreement could eventually be reached, saying negotiations could progress more quickly than some observers expect.
The comments came as the war remains one of the major security issues facing Europe and the international community.
Artificial intelligence was another major topic in Trump's address.
The president proposed using the term “super intelligence” instead of artificial intelligence and repeated his criticism of some warnings surrounding AI safety. Reuters reported that Trump also highlighted US technological leadership as part of his broader message about America's position in the global economy.
Trump's UN appearance also comes amid broader questions over the future role of the United States in international institutions. Analysts have described the administration's approach as more selective and transactional in its engagement with multilateral organisations.
Beyond Iran and Ukraine, Trump's address touched on American economic and technological strength, international alliances and the role of the United States in global affairs.
The speech highlighted the administration's preference for pursuing US interests through direct negotiations and pressure, while the UN General Assembly continued discussions on conflicts, climate change, development and international cooperation.
Trump's latest appearance at the UN therefore placed Iran, Ukraine and America's changing approach to global diplomacy at the centre of his message.
