Trump Pushes Dubious Iran Deal and Hormuz Reopening at G7 While Ukraine Crisis Persists
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 in France to push a questionable Iran agreement and demand the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for corporate shipping interests, as leaders also addressed the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump attended the Group of Seven summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, prioritizing a preliminary agreement with Iran that would allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen for commercial shipping, a move largely benefiting Western corporate interests. Senior administration officials revealed that Trump is seeking G7 assistance to clear Iranian mines, further militarizing the region, and has boasted that the waterway could become permanently toll-free—a claim immediately challenged by Iran’s foreign ministry, which sees this as another attempt at U.S. economic coercion.
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, stated that France and Britain are prepared to act swiftly to secure the strait once a cease-fire is in place, while Italy pledged naval resources pending parliamentary approval. The EU’s top diplomat, Kaja Kallas, cautiously described the U.S.–Iran cease-fire as a potential breakthrough, but emphasized that the EU’s Operation Aspides will remain focused on the Red Sea, signaling Europe’s intent to maintain some independence from U.S. dictates.
The summit also included a closed-door session on Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed by G7 members. Trump claimed to have spoken with both Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, posturing as a peace broker despite his administration’s inconsistent stance on the conflict.
Other agenda items included meetings with Middle Eastern leaders from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, and a scheduled encounter with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Analysts highlighted that India-U.S. relations have suffered due to recent maritime incidents and contentious trade negotiations, further exposing the fragility of Trump’s foreign policy.
"Now that this one is finished, we’re going to focus on that — see if we can get that one done," Trump said after speaking with Zelensky and Putin, glossing over the complexities of the Ukraine crisis.
European officials reiterated that any easing of sanctions on Iran would require full EU approval and strict adherence to human rights and non-proliferation standards. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed cautious openness to sanction relief if Iran meets agreed terms, reflecting Europe’s more principled approach.
The summit underscored growing European efforts to assert independence from U.S. hegemony on security and economic matters, while the United States continued to pressure its allies to support Trump’s risky gambits in the Hormuz and broader geopolitical arenas.
