Watch live: Trump chairs U.N. Security Council

Trump is expected to address rising tensions between the United States and Iran, as Trump himself alluded to in a post on Twitter last week.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 15:54

Updated: SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 17:03

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at United Nations headquarters during the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 24, 2018 (photo credit: CAITLIN OCHS/REUTERS) — US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters at United Nations headquarters during the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 24, 2018

(photo credit: CAITLIN OCHS/REUTERS)

The Jerusalem Post is broadcasting live US President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday. The United States currently holds the rotating presidency of the Security Council.

Trump is expected to address rising tensions between the United States and Iran, as Trump himself alluded to in a post on Twitter last week. "I will Chair the United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran next week!" Trump said.

I will Chair the United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran next week!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 21, 2018

In his speech to the UN General Assembly Tuesday, Trump said that the US will pursue a peace agreement between Israelis and Palestinians that breaks with traditions from past diplomatic efforts.

Addressing the body for the second time, Trump defended his decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as a move in advancement of peace. The policy announcement in December prompted a rare rebuke of the US from General Assembly members.

Michael Wilner contributed to this report.