Trump says Iran deal will stave off economic crisis, prevent nuclear program

President Trump delivered a vocal sales pitch Wednesday for the peace pact between Iran and the U.S., saying the first-stage deal will forestall Tehran's nuclear ambitions and avoid the "economic catastrophe" that would have unfolded if bombs kept falling.

Trump says Iran deal will stave off economic crisis, prevent nuclear program

TL;DR

  • President Trump is advocating for a peace pact between Iran and the U.S.
  • The first stage of the deal is expected to halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
  • The agreement aims to prevent an "economic catastrophe" that could have resulted from continued conflict.