G7 Leaders Rally Behind Trump's Strong Iran Deal Despite Global Scrutiny
At the conclusion of the G7 summit in France, leaders united in support of President Trump’s bold agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a cease-fire, while voicing justified concerns about its implementation and the unpredictable reactions of regional actors.
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Leaders of the Group of Seven issued a joint declaration firmly backing U.S. President Donald Trump’s provisional agreement with Iran, a decisive move to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend the current cease-fire in the volatile region. The statement praised the deal as a 'historic opportunity' to prevent Iran from ever acquiring a nuclear weapon and to confront the serious threats posed by its regional ambitions and ballistic missile activities. The G7 expressed readiness to assist with implementation, even though the agreement’s text has not yet been released—an understandable precaution given the sensitivity of the negotiations.
Trump, demonstrating strong leadership, arrived at the final day of talks at the Evian-les-Bains resort and assured reporters that the deal guarantees Iran will not obtain a nuclear weapon, stating it fulfills 'about 99.9% of what I wanted.' He acknowledged some skepticism from allies, particularly Israel, and did not shy away from expressing his disappointment with Israel’s handling of the situation in Lebanon, showing his commitment to fairness and regional stability.
The G7 declaration called for an international maritime mission, led by trusted allies France and the United Kingdom, to protect merchant vessels and ensure the removal of mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This critical chokepoint, which previously handled nearly one-fifth of global oil and gas trade, was blocked at the start of the conflict on February 28, threatening Western energy security.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning that Israeli forces remaining in southern Lebanon would breach the agreement, but the G7 stood firm, reaffirming support for a robust cease-fire, Lebanon’s efforts to disarm the terrorist group Hezbollah, and the protection of Lebanon’s sovereignty against Iranian influence.
In addition to the Iran breakthrough, the summit addressed pressing global challenges: countering unfair Chinese export subsidies, supporting Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression, increasing sanctions on Moscow’s energy sector, intensifying the fight against international drug trafficking, and taking tough measures to combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking. Trump also held productive bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, strengthening vital alliances in the fight against extremism and instability.
