President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York to make the case for his administration’s handling of several major international conflicts, including the war with Iran, which is approaching its seven-month mark, alongside efforts to finalize a Gaza peace plan and address the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Ahead of his speech, White House officials emphasized that Trump would discuss using American power to reshape the world to U.S. benefit and prevent international bodies from infringing on American sovereignty. Key members of his administration, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, are communicating that continued business dealings with Iran are unacceptable and will carry consequences. The president is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with various world leaders on the sidelines of the assembly, though media access and television pool coverage for these side meetings have faced disruptions due to ongoing disputes and lawsuits regarding press credentials.