# Trump's Global Strategy

> U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz defends Trump's foreign policy on Iran, Sudan, and China.
- Title: Trump's Global Strategy · Foreign Policy | Shortify
- Summary: U.N. ambassador Mike Waltz defends Trump's foreign policy on Iran, Sudan, and China. U.S. ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz argues Trump's approach to Iran…
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- Source: Foreign Policy — https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/09/30/mike-waltz-trump-global-strategy-iran-sudan-venezuela-china-policy-international-law-united-nations
- Author: Ravi Agrawal
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: mike waltz, trump, iran, sudan, china, un, international law, u.s. foreign policy
## Waltz's background
Mike Waltz, a decorated war hero who previously represented Florida’s 6th district in Congress, became U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
## Trump's New York stance
President Trump, a New Yorker, appreciates that over 150 global leaders gather in New York City once a year.
## Iran talks
Iran’s foreign minister stayed in New York after the U.N. General Assembly to conduct indirect talks with the United States.
## Iran's violations
Iran illegally holds an international waterway hostage, violating the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea and attacking civilian shipping.
## Iran sanctions
146 nations have condemned Iran’s violations, but the U.S. won’t unfreeze assets without Iran committing to nuclear negotiations.
## Sudan conflict
Sudan is in a civil war with weapons flooding into both sides, and the U.S. is pushing for a humanitarian truce.
## Sudan embargo
The U.S. is expanding the arms embargo in Darfur to the whole of Sudan to stop weapons from flooding the conflict.
## Ukraine war
The U.S. and Ukraine are working to end the war through trilateral talks, focusing on security guarantees for Ukraine.
## China policy
The U.S. is suspending arms deliveries to Taiwan and backing down on tariffs while investing in military modernization.
## Iranian drones
Iranian Shahed drones, built with Chinese technology, could be used against the U.S. in the region.
## U.S. military
The U.S. is modernizing its military with a $1.5 trillion defense budget to counter China and Iran.
## U.S. industrial base
The U.S. industrial base has been expanding to secure critical minerals and energy for its own hemisphere.
## Gaza peace
The U.S. has secured the release of Israeli hostages and is working on a two-state solution with no annexation.
## International law
The U.S. follows international law, citing it to stop Iran from illegally holding waterways and attacking civilian shipping.
## U.N. reforms
The U.S. is cutting U.N. spending, laying off 3,000 bureaucrats, and reforming aid to focus on trade over aid.
## Next steps
The U.S. is working to end the Iran conflict, Sudan civil war, and Ukraine war through diplomatic efforts and military strength.
## Key takeaway

U.S. ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz argues Trump's approach to Iran, Sudan, and international law is effective and necessary for global stability.