Trump and Macron Offer Contrasting Visions on Iran at UN General Assembly

At the UN General Assembly, Trump hardened the US line on Iran while Macron defended France's refusal to join the war.

• Trump announced the United States will not allow Iran to possess a nuclear weapon and left open a direct deal after the US midterm elections.
• Macron said his Monday meeting with Trump sought an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address the escalating global energy crisis.
• Macron said France declined to join the war, stating regime change by bombing a country is not achievable and has failed before.
• Macron affirmed France is a good US ally, saying allies must be consulted before a war is launched.
• Kenneth Roth called Trump's UN speech 'delusional and dangerous,' saying his threats against Iran would constitute war crimes.