Iran deal: Trump backs G7 call for more countries to get involved

U.S. President Donald Trump joined G7 leaders in backing his Iran deal, which is set to be formalized in Switzerland on Friday. The joint statement affirmed Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon and called for a comprehensive diplomatic follow-on agreement to ensure Middle East security. It also urged regional and international partners, including the International Atomic Energy Agency, to contribute to negotiations addressing Iran’s missile program and other threats. Trump praised the G7 summit in Evian, France, as a success, stating his deal was 'very well received.' However, he later warned Iran that the U.S. would resume military strikes if the preliminary agreement was not implemented to his satisfaction. 'If I don’t like it, if they don’t behave, we’ll go right back to dropping bombs right smack in the middle of their head,' Trump said. The statement also highlighted a multinational defensive initiative led by France and Britain to reopen the Hormuz Strait, ensuring safe passage for merchant vessels and verifying mine removal. Trump dismissed reports of immediate sanctions relief, insisting any easing of economic embargoes would depend on Iran’s future conduct. He also denied claims of a $300 billion Gulf-funded reconstruction fund but said he would not block private investment. The G7 leaders emphasized the need for a robust diplomatic process to address regional threats while supporting the deal’s implementation. Trump’s threats of military action underscored the fragile balance between diplomacy and coercion in the negotiations.