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Trump defends Iran peace deal to avoid economic catastrophe
Filed: Jun 17, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump defended an agreement to end the war on Iran, saying he wants to avoid an economic catastrophe.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Defended reaching an agreement to end the war on Iran, citing avoidance of an economic catastrophe.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 9:47 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He said the decision is meant to avoid an economic catastrophe.
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