At the United Nations General Assembly, US President Donald Trump reiterated his warning to push Iran into hell and bring down the Islamic Republic. He called for preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, stopping its support for terrorism, and isolating it economically from the international community. Following Trump’s declaration of Cuba’s communist government as a failed state, both the Iranian and Cuban delegations walked out of the General Assembly hall. Kathmandu, 7 Ashoj. Earlier on the night of April 7, Trump had issued a stern warning against Iran, stating on the social media platform Truth Social, ‘Tonight will mark the end of an entire civilization that will never return. I do not wish for this to happen, but it possibly will.’ This warning was not well received by either his critics or supporters.
Trump presented two options regarding Iran: either rebuilding relations through agreements or “destroying the Islamic Republic.” He asked rhetorically, ‘Should I push them into hell with no chance of survival?’ However, Trump also hinted at the possibility of negotiating an agreement with Iran after the US midterm elections. He noted that Iran is patiently awaiting the outcome of those elections. Alongside his aggressive remarks against the Iranian regime, Trump reiterated his commitment to never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
During Trump’s address, the Iranian delegation boycotted and left the General Assembly hall. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted issues concerning diplomatic engagement and trust surrounding the Assembly. Similarly, after Trump labeled Cuba’s communist government a failed state, the Cuban delegation also exited the assembly hall. Trump stated, ‘My administration seeks fundamental change in Cuba’s status, where the communist regime is under unprecedented pressure in history.’
Speaking at the UN General Assembly for the last time as France’s President, Emmanuel Macron urged the United Nations to become a strong shield against a world governed by “the law of the jungle.” He said, ‘It is our duty at this time to stand united in favor of the United Nations to collectively determine what our shared interests are.’
