Trump hails G7 as 'great success,' defends Iran deal

U.S. President Donald Trump declared the G7 summit in Evian a resounding success, emphasizing a return to cooperation and a shared understanding on critical global issues, including Iran and Ukraine. Trump asserted that all objectives set for the summit were met and exceeded, stating, "Everyone is happy, nobody told me 'you were wrong, you should have kept bombing.'"

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It was a great success. We achieved all the objectives we set for ourselves, and even beyond. Everyone is happy, nobody told me 'you were wrong, you should have kept bombing.'

Central to Trump's defense was the newly brokered deal with Iran, which he enthusiastically dubbed the "Trump Accord." He lauded the agreement as "fantastic," highlighting that the G7 nations now support it. The deal is expected to pave the way for a European mission to oversee and clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a move eagerly anticipated by London and Paris.

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This agreement, which is called the 'Trump Accord,' is fantastic.

Despite a shift to a more conciliatory tone with European allies, whom he acknowledged as "friends, even if they have made several mistakes on energy and immigration," Trump did not shy away from issuing renewed threats against Iran. He warned, "If they do not respect the agreements, we will start dropping bombs on their heads again." He also reiterated his claim that Iran was on the verge of using nuclear weapons and that his intervention prevented a wider conflict in the Middle East.

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If they do not respect the agreements, we will start dropping bombs on their heads again.

Trump also used the press conference to criticize what he described as "fake" domestic media, including outlets like The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. He expressed frustration with critical questioning, at one point shouting at an ABC News journalist, "You are the worst." He revisited his past actions, including withdrawing from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal under the Obama administration, which he characterized as "horrible" for Israel.

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To be totally honest with Bibi, he sometimes gets a little carried away.