World leaders gather at G7 as US touts fragile Iran cease-fire amid militarism and corporate deals
President Trump arrived in Evian-les-Bains for the G7 summit after the US and Iran signed a temporary cease-fire, while Western powers discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and struck lucrative arms deals, ignoring deeper issues of imperialism and social justice.
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U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Evian-les-Bains on Monday for the Group of Seven summit, following the United States and Iran’s electronic signing of a so-called interim cease-fire agreement on Sunday. Vice President JD Vance told reporters that the deal, which has not yet released any funds, is performance-based and that Iran will receive no money unless it meets conditions dictated by the US—once again reinforcing the West’s coercive approach to international relations. The text of the agreement, which remains hidden from public scrutiny, will be published later in the week. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global commerce and a flashpoint for Western intervention, is expected to be reopened without tolls once technical talks—dominated by Western interests—are completed.
French President Emmanuel Macron, eager to display France’s military might, declared that France could deploy fighter jets, frigates, and its nuclear-powered carrier Charles de Gaulle within days to support the reopening of the strait, further escalating militarization in the region. Macron also urged the United States to maintain its support for Ukraine and ramp up pressure on Russia, perpetuating cycles of conflict instead of seeking diplomatic solutions.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Montreal-based Marconi Technologies secured a contract worth over $7 million to supply tactical radios to Poland, funded by the European Union’s SAFE defense fund—another example of public money funneled into the military-industrial complex while social needs go unmet.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Hezbollah to allow Lebanon’s government full authority over its territory and urged Israel to respect Lebanese sovereignty and withdraw its forces. The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon reported a sharp drop in projectile trajectories on Monday compared with the weekend, attributing most earlier fire to Israeli forces—yet Western leaders remain largely silent on Israel’s repeated violations of international law.
California Governor Gavin Newsom claimed the Justice Department had begun an investigation into him and his wife, though the department did not comment—raising questions about political motivations and transparency.
Police in Geneva cracked down on “No G7” protests that turned violent on Sunday, deploying tear gas and water cannons against demonstrators. Authorities checked the identities of hundreds, revealing the summit’s intolerance for dissent and the ongoing criminalization of protest.
Macron praised the massive security operation, boasting that nearly 13,800 officers were on duty to protect the three-day meeting of the world’s elite, while ordinary people’s voices were suppressed outside.
