Trump Threatens Military Force in Latin America, Iran at UN
U.S. president warns of 'unmatched military might' to protect interests in Western Hemisphere and demands Iran abandon nuclear ambitions.
KEY POINTS
- Trump threatens military force in Latin America to protect U.S. interests
- Claims U.S. and Venezuela control 60% of world oil production
- Vows "Cuba will fall" and labels cartels as terrorist groups
- Presents Iran with choice of deal or destruction, rules out nuclear weapon
- Rejects international regulation of AI and superintelligence
Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, warning that the United States would use its "unmatched military might" to protect vital interests in Latin America if necessary. He cited actions in Venezuela as proof of this resolve and claimed combined U.S. and Venezuelan production controls 60% of the world's oil.
The president also targeted Cuba, declaring "Cuba will fall" and vowing that freedom would reach the island. He labeled drug cartels the "Islamic State of the hemisphere," stating they should be executed, exiled, or detained, and defended ongoing military strikes against narco-boats that have reportedly caused over 200 deaths.
“We will use our unmatched military might to protect the vital national interests of the United States.”
Regarding Iran, Trump presented a choice between a deal allowing the country to rebuild or its destruction. He insisted Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon and called for total economic isolation until Tehran stops attacks on shipping and support for terrorism. Trump expressed confidence a deal would be reached after U.S. elections in November.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez was present at the assembly, with a brief meeting planned between her and Trump later Tuesday. The U.S. president also rejected international regulation of artificial intelligence or "superintelligence."
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