U.S. Presses Iran Sanctions at U.N. as 73 Leaders Gather and Greenland Deal Broadens Security Push
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 20
U.S. Presses Iran Sanctions at U.N. as 73 Leaders Gather and Greenland Deal Broadens Security Push
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 20
Summary
Trump heads to the U.N. this week with Iran sanctions enforcement at the center of his diplomacy, after Ambassador Mike Waltz warned partners there will be consequences for countries that fail to comply.
Seven months into the U.S.-Iran war, Washington says Iran’s economy is cratering under sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade, while the administration insists Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.
The push comes days after Russia and China blocked continued independent U.N. monitoring of Iran sanctions, and after European and Asian allies largely resisted Trump’s requests for help in the conflict.
At the same time, Waltz said the U.S. wants to keep using the U.N. even as it cuts costs — citing $1 billion in reductions, 3,000 headquarters jobs eliminated and a 25% peacekeeping personnel cut.
A new security agreement with Denmark and Greenland adds an Arctic front to allied diplomacy ahead of a U.N. week expected to draw 73 heads of state and 45 heads of government.