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At U.N., Trump Attacks Globalism, Urges Pressure On Iran

Tue, 09/24/2019 - 1:36pm

At U.N., Trump Attacks Globalism, Urges Pressure On Iran by Jonathan Lemire and Deb Riechmann – Associated Press

President Donald Trump took center stage at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday to deliver a strong defense of nationalism while exhorting the world to act against Iran's "bloodlust" and rising aggression.

The president called on the global leaders seated before him to join the U.S. in further isolating Tehran, pushing them to use economic sanctions to pressure Iran to give up its nuclear program and stop attacks that are rattling the Middle East.

"Not only is Iran the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, but Iran's leaders are fueling the tragic wars in both Syria and Yemen," Trump said. "All nations have a duty to act. No responsible government should subsidize Iran's bloodlust."

Focusing on the United States' self-interests, Trump said the nation's security was jeopardized by the threat posed by Iran and warned Tehran to stop its aggression toward Washington's allies in the Middle East…

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