President Donald Trump defended his comments on the economic impact of the Iran conflict, saying preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is more important than Americans' rising cost-of-living concerns.

Trump Defends Iran War

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On Friday, speaking to Fox News anchor Bret Baier before returning from a summit in Beijing, Trump stood by remarks he made earlier this week about not prioritizing Americans' affordability concerns during negotiations tied to the Iran war.

"That's a perfect statement. I'd make it again," Trump said.