G7 Leaders Back Trump's Deal to End Iran War as More Details of It Emerge

G7 leaders at their summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, backed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron praised the agreement as a 'very good deal,' stating it halts instability threatening global economies. Trump called the deal 'historic,' with other G7 leaders expressing support for its implementation. The accord, due to be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday, outlines that U.S. and UN sanctions on Iran will be lifted if a final agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program is reached. Trump expressed confidence in the deal’s success, claiming Iran wants to return to normalcy. However, skepticism lingers among his Republican allies and international partners, who question whether the agreement will fully address Iran’s nuclear ambitions. G7 discussions also addressed concerns over China’s subsidized exports undercutting Western industries and job markets. Leaders from India, South Korea, Kenya, and Brazil joined the talks, which concluded with sessions on artificial intelligence and economic growth. Trump later attended a dinner at the Palace of Versailles before returning to Washington. The deal requires an immediate end to fighting in Lebanon between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia Hezbollah, though Israel has stated it will continue defending itself. Iran had effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz early in the war, which began on February 28 following U.S. and Israeli attacks. The G7 proposed an international maritime mission led by France and the U.K. to protect merchant vessels and verify mine removal in the strait. Trump faces pressure to deliver on the promise of reopening the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic while ensuring the ceasefire holds. The agreement remains fragile, with doubts persisting about Iran’s long-term compliance and the stability of the region.