Trump discusses deal with Iran, Russia and Ukraine, calls for leaving ICC and announces bases in Greenland
Quick Look
- During his speech to the UN General Assembly on September 22, Donald Trump said he had to choose between "wiping out" Iran or striking a deal with Tehran, saying a deal would come after the US elections in November.
- He also predicted a quick deal between Russia and Ukraine, called on ICC member states to withdraw, announced the construction of two large military bases in Greenland, predicted the fall of the Cuban regime and indicated that the United States would now use the term "super intelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence."
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Donald Trump spoke before the UN General Assembly in a context of persistent international tensions, particularly concerning Iranian nuclear power, the conflict in Ukraine, relations with the International Criminal Court and the American presence in the Arctic.
Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday September 22 that he had to decide between “annihilating” Iran or making an “agreement” with Tehran, in an expected speech to the UN General Assembly.
“I believe we will reach an agreement just after the legislative elections” scheduled in the United States in November, the American president immediately added.
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An agreement between Russia and Ukraine “sooner than we think”
Donald Trump also assured that an agreement between Russia and Ukraine would arrive “sooner than we think”. “We are working very closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, and we will resolve this case. This will happen, I believe, sooner than we think,” assured the American president, who has already made similar remarks several times without any real progress towards a resolution of the conflict being made.
Call for member countries to leave the International Criminal Court
The American president then called on all member countries of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw from this body, which he accused of being “out of control”. “The United States is equally opposed to this out-of-control institution that is the International Criminal Court,” he declared from the podium. “I call on all ICC member countries to officially and immediately withdraw from this out-of-control institution.”
Two new military bases built in Greenland
The American president announced at the same time that they were going to build two “very large military bases” in Greenland, following the agreement reached with Denmark and the authorities of the immense Arctic territory.
“We will immediately begin developing a significant military presence in relevant locations. We will build two very large military bases,” the American president said.
Predictions against Cuba
The latter further assures that Cuba was going to “fall”, without saying how, by declaring that his government wanted a “fundamental change” on the island. “The communist regime is under great pressure, the strongest it has ever known. (...) It will fall,” declared the American president, adding that Washington was holding negotiations with Havana and predicting: “Freedom will come to Cuba.”
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Regarding artificial intelligence, the latter officially shares that the United States will use the term “super intelligence” instead of “artificial intelligence”.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
A deal will be reached between the United States and Iran after the US elections in November.
Possible · Within months
An agreement will be reached between Russia and Ukraine sooner than we think.
Possible · Within months
The communist regime in Cuba will fall.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What type of deal is Trump considering with Iran?
- When exactly will military bases be built in Greenland?
- What negotiations are underway with Havana regarding Cuba?
- How will ICC member states respond to the call for withdrawal?
