Trump marks third appearance at UN General Assembly

US president Donald Trump speaks to make his case for keeping pressure on Iran. 

On the attacks on Saudi oil facilities that rattled the middle east and raised concerns about a broader war forms part of his remarks.

It will be Trump’s third appearance before world leaders gathered in the green-marbled UN chamber in New York and a host of global challenges are on his agenda, from North Korea to China and Venezuela.

With the president looking to improve his standing among Americans as he looks ahead to a tough re-election battle next year, Trump aims to present a reassuring message to ease voters’ concerns about his tendency toward inflammatory rhetoric.

The top item for Trump in the morning address is Iran.

Tehran has been widely blamed for the attacks in Saudi Arabia 10 days ago.

Over the past week, Trump has tightened economic sanctions on Iran and ordered more US troops to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in a show of support for key allies in the tense region.