Trump to Tackle Iran, Gaza, and UN Reforms at UN Assembly

WHO:

Fox News - President Donald Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly.

NBC News - U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz is involved in discussing Trump's upcoming speech.

NBC News - Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez is expected to meet with Trump.

NBC News - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Trump.

NBC News - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the U.N.

WHAT:

NBC News - Trump is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who stated that the meeting “could change a lot,” adding that there “is diplomatic momentum” in a push for an energy truce with the Kremlin.

NBC News - Trump announced that the U.S. would take over military operations and have “permanent control over security” in Greenland, with a deal expected to be signed on Tuesday with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark.

NBC News - Trump is expected to meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday.

NBC News - Trump stated that he would “probably” be open to meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the U.N. assembly, but did not announce any specifics.

NBC News - Trump will deliver a speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, focusing on the Iran nuclear threat, a Gaza plan, and U.N. reforms.

NBC News - Trump’s speech will also address the “importance of ensuring that Iran never has a nuclear weapon,” according to U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz.

NBC News - Trump is expected to meet with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez for the first time since the U.S. captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

NBC News - Trump stated that he would “probably” be open to meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the U.N. assembly.

Fox News - Trump will focus on the Iran nuclear threat, a Gaza plan, and U.N. reforms in his speech.

NBC News - Trump's speech will highlight peace deals, U.S. actions in the Western Hemisphere, and progress on his 20-point peace plan in Gaza.

NBC News - Trump is expected to meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

NBC News - Trump signed a Russian sanctions bill into law.

NBC News - Trump announced that the U.S. would take over military operations and have permanent control over security in Greenland.

WHERE:

NBC News - The United Nations General Assembly is located in New York City.

NBC News - The meeting with Delcy Rodriguez will take place on the sidelines of the U.N. gathering.

NBC News - The deal regarding Greenland is expected to be signed with leaders of Greenland and Denmark.

WHEN:

NBC News - Trump will deliver his speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday.

NBC News - The U.N. assembly occurs as the Iran war is about to enter its eighth month.

NBC News - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to address the U.N. on Wednesday.

WHY:

NBC News - U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz criticized the U.N. for making "ridiculous moral equivalence" regarding U.S. actions, stating that it overshadows the good work the organization does.

NBC News - The U.N. Human Rights Council found “reasonable grounds to believe” that the U.S. committed war crimes during “indiscriminate attacks” against an Iranian school and a residential area in February.

NBC News - The speech will address the importance of ensuring that Iran never has a nuclear weapon.

NBC News - The U.N. Human Rights Council found "reasonable grounds to believe" that the U.S. committed war crimes during attacks against Iran.

HOW:

NBC News - Trump signed a Russian sanctions bill into law, which was championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.

NBC News - Trump is expected to meet with several world leaders to discuss key topics, including Iran.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 17:58 UTC)

Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who believes this meeting could significantly impact ongoing diplomatic efforts for an energy truce with Russia. Additionally, Trump announced plans for the U.S. to take over military operations in Greenland, with a deal expected to be finalized on Tuesday with leaders from Greenland and Denmark. Meanwhile, U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz has voiced criticism of the U.N., claiming it creates a "ridiculous moral equivalence" regarding U.S. actions, which he argues detracts from the organization's positive contributions.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 11:56 UTC)

Trump is set to deliver a speech to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, where he will address the Iran nuclear threat, outline a Gaza plan, and discuss U.N. reforms. He is also expected to meet with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council, including representatives from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, Trump mentioned he would “probably” be open to a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the assembly, although he did not provide any specific details.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 10:57 UTC)

President Trump is set to deliver a speech focusing on the critical issue of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, as highlighted by U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz. In addition, he will meet with Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez for the first time since the U.S. captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, and he has indicated a willingness to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the U.N. assembly. This comes on the heels of the U.N. Human Rights Council's findings suggesting reasonable grounds to believe that the U.S. committed war crimes during attacks on an Iranian school and residential area earlier this year, while Trump recently signed a Russian sanctions bill into law, originally championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 09:58 UTC)

President Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly, where he will focus on the Iran nuclear threat, a Gaza peace plan, and proposed U.N. reforms. He is also expected to meet with leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council, including those from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as Venezuelan interim President Delcy Rodriguez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the gathering. Additionally, Trump plans to sign a deal regarding military operations and security in Greenland with leaders from Greenland and Denmark.