‘You Don’t Own Iran’: Lula Goes Nuclear on Trump In Explosive Speech; ‘Don’t Lie to Destroy Nations’

Apr 19, 2026 | Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a powerful and highly critical speech, directly targeting global powers and accusing world leaders, including Donald Trump, of spreading false narratives to justify wars and interventions. Speaking at an international summit in Barcelona, Lula strongly condemned past conflicts including the Iran war, Gaza genocide, and military interventions in the Middle East. He called for an end to what he described as the use of misinformation to destroy nations and demanded greater respect for international institutions like the United Nations. His remarks also highlighted how regions such as Latin America and the Arab world are often misrepresented in global discourse. The speech has sparked intense debate across diplomatic circles, marking one of Lula’s most forceful public interventions on global politics.