Israel's UN Envoy Praises Trump's UN Address on Iran and Terrorism

Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, responded Tuesday to U.S. President Donald Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump's address drew parallels between the September 11th attacks and the October 7th massacre, and he reiterated his commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Danon expressed gratitude to Trump for his message of strength and leadership, and for the U.S. support of Israel in its fight against global terrorism. "Thank you to President Trump for opening the General Assembly today with a clear message of strength and leadership," Danon stated. He added, "The U.S. and Israel share common values and a deep alliance. The Abraham Accords have proven that brave leadership can change the Middle East, together we will continue to fight the axis of evil and expand the circle of peace."

In his speech, Trump addressed the tensions with Iran, stating he had a "big decision" to make regarding a potential deal that could make Iran the strongest country in the Middle East, or completely destroying the Islamic Republic. He expressed belief that a deal would be reached after the midterm elections, emphasizing that the election outcome was not a factor in his approach to Iran. Trump asserted that Iran was once a major threat and the "bully of the Middle East," but no longer poses a threat. He recalled promising from the first day of his political career not to allow Iran to possess nuclear weapons and noted their refusal to negotiate was a "big mistake."

Trump further clarified that Iran's objective was to develop a nuclear bomb, shielded by ballistic missiles, which would have allowed them to act with impunity. He stated that after giving Iran every opportunity for a deal, he took action to ensure no American would be threatened by Iran. Trump pledged that the U.S. would no longer allow threats against America to gain a foothold anywhere in the Western Hemisphere and would use its "unrivaled military power" if necessary to protect vital national interests.