President Trump Addresses UN General Assembly Amid Iran Conflict

Why it matters locally: While Minnesota does not have a unique direct impact from the immediate conflict, decisions made regarding international relations and military engagements by the federal government can influence the state's economy and its residents through national defense spending and foreign policy.

President Donald Trump will address the United Nations General Assembly. This appearance takes place as a military conflict with Iran approaches its seven-month mark. President Trump has characterized the ongoing conflict as a necessary response to a nuclear threat. He attributes this threat to Iran.