During his annual address to the United Nations, Trump criticized Iran's government and praised North Korea, while also declaring his intent to prioritize American interests over globalism. The majority of his speech focused on Iran, accusing the country of pursuing nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups in the Middle East. Trump described Iran's leaders as promoting chaos and disregarding the rights of other nations. In response, Iranian President Rouhani criticized Trump's decision to pull out of the 2015 nuclear deal. He stated that he did not want to take a photo with Trump and implied that the president's withdrawal from international organizations shows a lack of intelligence. He believes that rejecting multilateralism is a sign of weakness rather than strength, as it shows a failure to comprehend the complexities of the global world. World leaders mostly remained quiet during Trump's speech, as they are uneasy with his isolationist stance that has caused tension with longstanding allies. Despite its understated delivery, Trump's speech strongly reiterated his "America First" agenda. He has upset the global balance by pulling the United States out of the nuclear deal and the Paris climate accord, and has warned NATO countries about not contributing enough to their defense. Trump declared that America will not give up its sovereignty to a global bureaucracy and emphasized the importance of patriotism over globalism. In addition to criticizing Iran and China, Trump did not mention Russia's involvement in Syria or its alleged interference in US elections. Rouhani delivered a defiant speech to the world body, emphasizing Iran's stance of no war, sanctions, threats, or bullying, and instead promoting adherence to the law and fulfilling obligations. When it was his turn, French President Emmanuel Macron offered an alternative perspective, warning against the dangers of survival of the fittest, protectionism, and isolationism, and advocating for multilateralism and collective action. Macron expressed concern about the erosion of basic principles and the potential return of global conflicts if countries abandon these values. Macron warned that our children are observing the consequences of unilateralism, using Iran as an example. Trump, known for touting his economic achievements at rallies, did the same before world leaders, claiming to have accomplished more than most past US presidents. This statement elicited murmurs and laughter from the crowd, surprising the president. He reacted by saying, "I didn’t expect that reaction, but that's OK." Trump tried to create a divide between Iran's leaders and its citizens following a recent attack in southwestern Iran. He stated that he would not engage with the Iranians until they change their behavior, while also emphasizing that economic pressure on Iran would continue. John Bolton, Trump's national security adviser, criticized the 2015 accord and issued a warning to the leaders in Tehran about the consequences of their actions. In May, Republican President Trump decided to pull the United States out of the agreement aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear activities in exchange for lifting sanctions. The deal included France, Britain, Germany, Russia, China, and the European Union along with Iran. Relations between Washington and Tehran, which have been strained for many years, have deteriorated further since May. The agreement with Iran, an OPEC member, was originally negotiated during the presidency of Democrat Barack Obama. Trump announced that additional sanctions would be imposed starting on November 5th, with more to come, and that efforts were being made to persuade countries that import Iranian oil to reduce their purchases significantly. He mentioned that the United States would assist in forming a regional strategic partnership between Gulf nations, Jordan, and Egypt as a way to counter Iran. Trump drew a comparison between US relations with Iran and the improved relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom he met in Singapore in June in an effort to persuade Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons. During a previous address to the UN, Trump had criticized Kim as a "rocket man" seeking nuclear destruction. However, on Tuesday, Trump commended Kim for stopping nuclear and missile tests, releasing American prisoners, and returning the remains of US soldiers from the Korean War era. Both leaders are working on organizing a second summit. Trump stated that sanctions on North Korea will continue at this time. He issued a stern warning to OPEC nations, urging them to cease increasing oil prices and to fund their own defense. He also warned that US aid would be restricted to countries that are supportive of the United States. Anwar Gargash, the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, countered Trump's claims by stating that oil prices are determined by market forces such as supply and demand, and cannot be influenced by individual decisions. Gargash's country is a member of OPEC. Crude oil prices reached their highest point in four years on Tuesday due to the upcoming US sanctions on Iranian crude exports and the hesitancy of OPEC and Russia to increase production in order to make up for any potential decrease in global supply.