UNITED NATIONS, — US President Donald Trump defended his administration’s policies during his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
Trump said the US economy was growing and the country had become stronger under his administration. He also defended his immigration policies and highlighted what he described as progress on security and other domestic issues.
Trump Defends Immigration Policy
Trump said his administration had tightened controls on entry into the United States.
He argued that only people who are invited should be allowed to enter the country. According to Trump, the policy had also helped reduce crime.
The president presented these points as part of what he described as a broader effort to strengthen US security and national interests.
Trump Warns Iran
A major part of Trump’s speech focused on Iran.
Trump described Iran as a major source of terrorism and said his administration would not allow Tehran to obtain nuclear weapons.
He said he had sought negotiations with Iran but claimed that Tehran had rejected his efforts. Trump then said he faced a choice over whether to allow Iran to continue its activities or take stronger action against the country.
The US president also described Iran’s decades-long political system as a period marked by violence and restrictions on basic rights. These were Trump’s characterizations of Iran’s government and history.
Trump Highlights US Role in Global Affairs
Trump also presented himself as a leader who had helped advance peace around the world.
He said other leaders had mainly talked about peace, while he had taken action.
Meanwhile, his speech included warnings about US interests beyond the Middle East. Trump said Washington could use what he described as “unmatched military might” in the Western Hemisphere when necessary to protect US interests.
Trump Raises Concerns About Cuba
Trump also turned his attention to Cuba.
He accused the Cuban government of maintaining links with groups and political organisations that he said threaten US interests.
The Trump administration has already taken measures against Cuba in 2026. In January, Trump declared a national emergency over what his administration described as threats from the Cuban government.
However, the claims about links between Cuba and US political groups were presented by Trump during his speech and were not independently established in the material provided.
US Policy on Venezuelan Oil
Trump also defended his administration’s policy toward Venezuela and its oil sector.
He said the United States had gained majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves. The White House has separately described the arrangement as a deal involving a private Venezuelan oil company and said it covers 17 oil fields.
According to the White House, the agreement gives the United States government governance rights and economic ownership interests linked to the new Venezuelan oil company. The administration says additional Venezuelan oil production will eventually reach US refineries.
Trump said the arrangement could increase US energy supplies and help reduce fuel prices.
Focus on US Foreign Policy
Trump’s UN address combined domestic policy claims with warnings about Iran, Cuba and other countries.
His remarks came as the United States and Iran showed renewed signs of possible diplomatic engagement. Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under certain conditions, while US officials have indicated that dialogue remains possible.
The speech therefore came at a sensitive point in US-Iran relations, with both countries represented at the UN General Assembly.
