During the closing remarks of the G7 summit in France, President Trump defended the original Iran nuclear deal, citing concerns about potential economic fallout. He stated his primary motivation for engaging with the situation was to avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East and the resulting economic catastrophe. Trump suggested that allowing the situation to escalate could have triggered significant economic instability. His comments offer a rare defense of a deal he later withdrew the U.S. from. The remarks were made to reporters at the lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains. This perspective provides insight into the reasoning behind his initial approach to the Iran issue. The President did not elaborate on current policy regarding Iran.