Trump at G7: Iran deal achieved more than we wanted

At the G7 summit in France, President Donald Trump declared his satisfaction with the agreement reached with Iran. He stated the deal "achieved all we were aiming for and even more," suggesting it would lead to the end of conflict and ensure Iran never obtains nuclear weapons.

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achieved all we were aiming for and even more

Speaking at a press conference before departing the summit, Trump highlighted the significant timing of the leaders' meeting. He asserted that the agreement would facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and guarantee Iran's permanent renunciation of nuclear arms, which he described as the initial objective.

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This was the goal from the beginning

Trump also commented on Iran's new leadership, characterizing them as "very smart people" who are "much less radicalized" than their predecessors. He anticipated that these younger leaders would pursue a different path, potentially embracing a new way of life they had not previously been exposed to. He acknowledged that continuing the conflict could have led to severe economic repercussions.

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I didn't want to see an economic disaster because of the war

Regarding relations with Israel, Trump revealed he had advised Prime Minister Netanyahu to adopt a "softer approach" in Lebanon. While praising Netanyahu as a "very good man," Trump noted that the Israeli prime minister "sometimes gets a little too excited." Despite these specific disagreements, Trump emphasized the continued close cooperation between the two countries, quoting Netanyahu's description of the U.S. as the "big partner" and Israel as the "very small partner."

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I told Netanyahu to adopt a softer approach to Lebanon