Trump used his annual speech at the United Nations to criticize Iran's government, praise North Korea, and emphasize his commitment to protecting American interests and rejecting globalism. The majority of his address focused on Iran, accusing the country of seeking nuclear weapons and supporting militant groups in the Middle East. Trump stated that Iran's leaders cause chaos and do not respect the rights of other nations. In response, Rouhani criticized Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. He stated that he did not want to take a photo with Trump and implied that the US president's withdrawal from global organizations was a flaw in his character. He argued that rejecting multilateralism is not a display of strength, but rather a sign of intellectual weakness and a lack of understanding of a complex and interconnected world. Trump's speech was mostly met with silence from world leaders who are not in agreement with his isolationist views that have caused tension with traditional allies. Despite being delivered calmly, his speech strongly reiterated his "America First" policies. He has shaken up the global status quo by pulling the United States out of the nuclear agreement and the Paris climate agreement, and has also threatened to penalize NATO countries for not contributing more to their mutual defense. Trump declared his commitment to preserving America's independence from international organizations and expressed his support for patriotism over globalism, which resonated with his supporters. In addition to condemning Iran and China for their trade policies, Trump did not address Russia's involvement in Syria's conflict or its alleged interference in US elections. Rouhani made a strong speech to the world body, emphasizing Iran's stance against war, sanctions, threats, and bullying, and their commitment to following the law and fulfilling obligations. Macron, on the other hand, offered a contrasting view, warning against survival of the fittest, protectionism, and isolationism, and advocating for multilateralism and collective action to prevent global conflicts. He expressed his refusal to accept the erosion of multilateralism and the unraveling of history. Macron pointed out that our children are observing the consequences of unilateralism, citing Iran as an example and warning that it could result in conflicts. Trump, known for boasting about his economic achievements, made a similar statement at a gathering of world leaders and diplomats, claiming to have accomplished more than almost any other US president. This remark was met with murmurs and laughter from the crowd, causing the president to express surprise. He responded by saying, "I didn't anticipate that reaction, but it's fine." Trump tried to create division between Iran's leaders and its citizens following an attack that killed 25 people at a military parade. He stated that he would not engage with the Iranians unless they changed their behavior, and emphasized that economic pressure on Iran would continue. Bolton, Trump's national security adviser, criticized the 2015 accord with Iran and issued a warning to the leaders in Tehran, stating that there would be consequences if they harmed American citizens or continued to deceive. In May, the Republican President Trump decided to withdraw the United States from the agreement aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear activities in return for the lifting of sanctions. This agreement included France, Britain, Germany, Russia, China, and the European Union. The relationship between Washington and Tehran, who have been enemies for many years, has deteriorated since May. The deal with Iran, a member of OPEC, was originally negotiated by the Democratic President Barack Obama. Trump announced that additional sanctions will be imposed starting on November 5th, and efforts are being made to reduce the amount of Iranian crude oil being imported by other countries. He stated that the United States would assist in forming a regional strategic alliance between Gulf nations and Jordan and Egypt, which the United States views as a defense against Iran. Trump drew a comparison between US relations with Iran and improved relations with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom Trump had met in Singapore in June in an effort to persuade Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear weapons. During his speech at the UN last year, Trump insulted Kim as a "rocket man" focused on nuclear destruction. However, on Tuesday, Trump commended Kim for stopping nuclear and missile tests, releasing imprisoned Americans, and returning some remains of US soldiers who died in the Korean War in the 1950s. The two leaders are working on setting up a second summit. Trump has stated that sanctions on North Korea will stay in place, and he has also urged OPEC members to halt the increase in oil prices and take responsibility for their own military defense. He has warned that US aid will only be given to nations that are allies of the United States. Anwar Gargash, 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 controlled by individual decisions. Gargash's country is a member of OPEC. Crude oil prices surged to their highest level in four years on Tuesday due to upcoming US sanctions on Iranian crude exports and the apparent hesitation of OPEC and Russia to increase output in order to compensate for the potential decrease in global supply.