Trump talks about 'radical change in Cuba' and decision to 'annihilate' Iran at the UN; Lula demands reform of the Security Council
Quick Look
- US President Donald Trump addressed the UN for more than 30 minutes, announcing that the communist regime in Cuba 'will fall' and that he is considering 'annihilating' Iran, as the Cuban delegation left the plenary.
- Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva applauded Trump and called for reform of the UN Security Council to make it more effective in preventing and resolving conflicts.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The speech took place during the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, where world leaders debate issues of international security, institutional reforms and global conflicts. Trump has adopted a tough stance against regimes considered hostile to the US, while Lula defends multilateralism and reform of the Security Council.
US President Donald Trump's speech lasted more than 30 minutes, twice as long as requested by UN authorities.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva applauded Trump at the end of his speech.
Trump talks about "radical change in Cuba", and Cuban delegation leaves plenary
The President of the United States said that the communist regime in Cuba "will fall" and that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is at the forefront of this in his speech at the UN.
"We are also thinking about a radical change in Cuba, where the communist regime is under the greatest pressure it has ever been. It is an absolutely bankrupt regime, a failed state. And it will fall. Marco Rubio is carrying out the negotiations, he is deeply involved with the Cubans. Let's see what happens. We are not going to let there be a safe haven for terror on our doorstep," he said.
After Trump's statement, the Cuban delegation stood up and left the plenary.
Trump talks about decision on whether to "annihilate" Iran
The US president once again said that he destroyed Iran and that he is winning the war in his speech, and said that he needs to make a decision on whether to "annihilate" the country or not:
"Will a deal be made with Iran that allows them to rebuild a great country, as it once was, perhaps one of the greatest great countries in the Middle East and even in the world, or do I have to annihilate the Islamic Republic and do it quickly so as not to give them a no-. no. chance to kill and destroy countries and people again. Do I take them to hell, with no chance of survival?"
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At the UN, Lula demands reform of the Security Council and defends negotiation to end wars
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) called for more effective action from the United Nations in preventing and resolving conflicts during the opening speech of the general debate of the 81st UN General Assembly this Tuesday (22).
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At the UN, Trump will say that the UN is trying to violate US sovereignty and that it seeks to end 'instability and foreign interference' in the Western Hemisphere
In his speech to the UN General Assembly this Tuesday (22), Donald Trump will say that his government has acted to prevent the UN from violating the national sovereignty of the United States and to end "violence, instability and foreign interference" in the Western Hemisphere, according to the White House.
Trump will also claim that his administration "acted, while others only promised" against "the Iranian nuclear threat and [drug] cartel violence" and to secure American interests in Greenland.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will announce new sanctions or diplomatic actions against Cuba in the coming weeks.
Likely · Within weeks
A decision on possible military action against Iran will be made in the coming months.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What concrete actions does the US plan to take regarding Cuba?
- What is the deadline for a decision on Iran?
- How will the international community react to threats of 'annihilation' from Iran?
- What specific reforms does Lula propose for the UN Security Council?
