Trump seeks Iran deal and Hormuz reopening at G7 summit amid Ukraine talks
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the G7 meeting in France to promote a preliminary Iran agreement and discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while leaders also focused on the war in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump attended the Group of Seven summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, emphasizing a preliminary agreement with Iran that would allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen for commercial shipping. Senior administration officials said Trump will seek G7 assistance to clear Iranian mines and has claimed the waterway could become permanently toll-free, a statement Iran’s foreign ministry disputed.
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, said France and Britain stand ready to act quickly to ensure safe navigation of the strait once a cease-fire holds, and Italy pledged to contribute naval assets pending parliamentary approval. The EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas described the U.S.–Iran cease-fire as a potential breakthrough, while noting that the EU’s Operation Aspides will remain focused on the Red Sea.
The summit also featured a closed-door session on Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelensky was welcomed by G7 members. Trump said he had recent conversations with Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed willingness to pursue another peace effort.
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 noted that India-U.S. relations have faced strains over recent maritime incidents and trade negotiations.
"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.
European officials reiterated that any easing of sanctions on Iran would require full EU approval and compliance with human-rights and non-proliferation conditions. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated openness to sanction relief if Iran meets agreed terms.
The summit highlighted growing European efforts to act independently of the United States on security and economic issues, while the United States continued to seek cooperation from its allies on the Hormuz reopening and broader geopolitical challenges.
