Cuba and Iran walk out during Trump's UN speech

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 07:03

Cuban and Iranian delegations walked out of Donald Trump's UN address after he called Cuba a 'failed state'.

Trump told the UN general assembly that Cuba's government 'will fall' during his 38-minute speech. The Cuban delegation left the room in response. The US has maintained a trade embargo on Cuba for more than 60 years, and Trump's administration has increased pressure on the country.

How it is being reported

• Cuban delegation walks out as Trump calls country a 'failed state' at the United Nations – videoGuardian Business · 23 Sept, 01:58
• Cuba and Iran delegations walk out of Trump’s fiery UN speech after prez threatens to take down their governmentsNew York Post · 22 Sept, 17:56

In this story: Trump · Cuba · Iran · United Nations

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