Trump Defends Iran Peace Deal at G7, Warns of New Strikes if Agreement Fails 
President Donald Trump has defended a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the conflict with Iran, but he also made clear that the agreement is far from permanent.
Speaking at a press conference during the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, Trump said the deal could quickly unravel if Iran fails to meet its commitments. According to the president, the agreement is only a preliminary understanding and does not guarantee lasting peace.
“If Iran doesn't honor the agreement, we could return to military action,” Trump told reporters, repeating warnings he had made earlier in the day. He stressed that the MOU remains a temporary framework rather than a final settlement.
The agreement establishes a 60-day window for renewed negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program, which was at the center of U.S. and Israeli military strikes earlier this year. Trump and Vice President JD Vance reportedly signed the preliminary agreement electronically, while a formal signing ceremony could take place later this week.
During the summit, Trump highlighted support from other G7 leaders, many of whom welcomed efforts to restore stability and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply, and its closure had fueled concerns about global energy markets.
Trump argued that ending the conflict was necessary to prevent further disruptions to oil shipments and avoid a deeper economic crisis. He also dismissed concerns that U.S. strikes against Iran may have violated international law, claiming that other world leaders were more focused on the threat they believed Iran posed.
Another notable aspect of Trump’s remarks involved Iran’s missile arsenal. The president defended allowing Tehran to retain some ballistic missile capabilities, arguing that completely banning missiles would be unrealistic when neighboring countries also possess them.
“Missiles aren’t the main problem,” Trump said, suggesting that nuclear weapons remain the greater concern. He added that most of Iran’s missile stockpile had already been significantly weakened by previous military operations.
Trump also revealed differences with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding military operations in Lebanon. While reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself, Trump suggested that Israel should show greater restraint when responding to attacks linked to Hezbollah.
“We have a little dispute over Lebanon,” Trump said, noting that not every incident should trigger large-scale strikes in Beirut.
The president’s comments marked a softer tone toward Netanyahu compared with earlier remarks this week, when he publicly criticized the Israeli leader following renewed regional tensions.
Trump further warned about the impact prolonged conflict could have on global energy supplies. He claimed oil reserves were being depleted at an alarming rate and suggested that continued fighting could have pushed markets toward a severe crisis.
“What this deal does is allow ships to move again,” Trump said. “If the bombing continues, those ships won’t be moving.”
While the White House later declined to clarify whether Trump was referring to U.S. or global oil reserves, international energy organizations have previously warned about tightening energy supplies and rising demand.
Overall, Trump presented the Iran agreement as an important step toward regional stability, while making clear that future military action remains an option if negotiations fail.
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