Key facts
- President Trump warned Iran would face severe consequences if it pursued nuclear weapons.
- Trump stated an interim accord with Iran makes clear Tehran will not develop nuclear weapons.
- He suggested Israel allow Syria to handle Hezbollah.
- Trump dismissed rumors of US investment in Iran.
President Donald Trump declared that Iran would face severe repercussions if it attempted to acquire nuclear weapons, stating "all hell will rain down" on the Islamic Republic. Speaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Trump emphasized that an interim accord with Iran makes clear Tehran would never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. He also suggested that Syria could be better positioned to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah. Trump criticized Israel's strategy in Lebanon, suggesting that too many people were being killed and that Israel should "let Syria take care of Hezbollah." He added that Prime Minister Netanyahu "has to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon." Trump also dismissed rumors of US investment in Iran, stating the US would not be investing any money in the country.