Trump, Iran President and Netanyahu to Speak at UN Amid Expected NYC Protests

New York City is preparing for increased congestion and security measures as President Donald Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to speak at the United Nations General Assembly next week. Trump is set to address the assembly on Tuesday, followed by Pezeshkian on Wednesday and Netanyahu on Thursday. The State Department has issued visas to a limited delegation of Iranian officials, including the president and foreign minister Abbas Araqchi, while imposing travel restrictions and a ban on luxury goods.

The war in Iran remains a central topic, and Trump has indicated a desire to see an end to the conflict before the upcoming midterm elections. He has not met Iranian leaders in person, but officials suggest his preference for direct talks could create an opportunity for negotiations. Trump is also slated to meet Gulf Arab leaders on Wednesday and will host Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington later in the week.

City officials anticipate large-scale protests, with the New York Police Department deploying additional officers, including counter-drone units, to maintain order. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has affirmed the right of New Yorkers to demonstrate, citing First Amendment protections, while distancing himself from any direct involvement in protest planning.

Israeli UN ambassador Danny Danon criticized the mayor’s statements, saying they could inflame tensions ahead of Netanyahu’s appearance. Police and security agencies remain on high alert as the city braces for potential disruptions surrounding the high-profile diplomatic visits.