Trump to Iran: “If you don’t honor the deal, we will bomb the hell out of you” — G7 comments | Today’s news
US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran on Wednesday (Jun 17) as he defended his administration’s interim peace deal, saying Washington would resume military action if Tehran did not abide by the deal’s terms.
In a speech at the end of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, Trump outlined his rationale for continuing the deal, discussed the future of US-Iranian relations, weighed in on Israel and Lebanon and suggested the deal could help avert a wider economic crisis.
1. Trump warns Iran against renewed military action
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Trump has warned that the US will resume military action against Iran if it does not abide by the peace deal, saying: “If they break the deal, we will bomb them.”
Trump has argued that ending the conflict through a deal with Iran is essential to averting the global economic disaster that could result from a protracted war in the Middle East.
Trump compared the potential economic impact of the protracted Iran conflict to the Great Depression and said he did not want the U.S. to experience the kind of situation Herbert Hoover created.
The agreement is conditional and allows for a return to military action if Iran does not comply, and is described as a memorandum of understanding rather than a final deal.
Trump indicated that while Israel is not a direct party to the deal, continued tensions and military actions involving Israel in Lebanon could complicate the peace process with Iran.
Trump has made it clear that the deal remains conditional and that the United States can quickly return to military operations if Iran violates its commitments.
“If they break the deal, we’ll bomb them.”
He added: “If I don’t like it, if they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right in the middle of their heads.”
Trump has repeatedly emphasized that the current arrangement is only a memorandum of understanding and not yet a final, binding agreement.
2. He says the deal averted an economic disaster
In defending the decision to deal with Tehran, Trump argued that prolonging the conflict would cause serious damage to the global economy.
“So the one thing I didn’t want to see is I didn’t want to see an economic disaster. If you keep doing this, that could happen.”
The conflict has already raised energy prices, disrupted shipping routes and raised concerns about inflation and food security.
Trump said the main factor behind the deal was to prevent a wider economic crisis.
3. It causes the Great Depression
Trump compared the risks posed by protracted war to the economic collapse that followed the stock market crash of 1929.
“I didn’t want to be like Herbert Hoover.
The message underscored his concern that a protracted conflict in the Middle East could trigger major global economic repercussions.
4. The Iran deal is likely to be signed soon
Trump said the deal reached Sunday with Iran could be formally signed within days, though he avoided committing to a specific timetable.
“The deal we made with Iran on Sunday will be signed soon, tomorrow, maybe the day after tomorrow.”
He added: “We will most likely sign an agreement.”
Vice President JD Vance is expected to represent the United States at the signing of the treaty.
5. Trump thanks Putin and Xi
Trump acknowledged the role of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the conflict.
“They remained neutral.
He thanked both leaders for not hindering efforts to reach an agreement with Iran.
6. Trump gently criticizes Netanyahu
Trump also addressed tensions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military operations in Lebanon.
“Netanyahu happens to be a good person, sometimes he gets a little excited.”
Referring to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah targets, Trump said:
“You can do a little softer touch, Bibi.
The remarks highlighted lingering differences between Washington and Jerusalem over how aggressively to pursue military action in Lebanon.
7. He says the school strike was not intentional
Asked about the deadly attack on a Minab school in February that killed more than 150 people, Trump said the incident remains under investigation.
“Nobody did it on purpose. Mistakes are made, war is ugly.”
He declined to comment further, saying the matter should be handled by U.S. defense officials once the investigation is complete.
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