Trump meets world leaders at G7 summit with Iran agreement high on agenda

US President Donald Trump joined G7 leaders in Évian-les-Bains, France, where the US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the US blockade on Iranian ports became the central focus. Trump and Vice President JD Vance virtually signed the tentative deal, which also outlines 60 days of nuclear negotiations, though the full text remains unreleased pending a Friday signing ceremony. The agreement follows months of conflict and negotiations, with Trump aiming to enter the summit with a diplomatic achievement despite skepticism from fellow G7 leaders. The prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has driven up global energy prices, creating tension as Trump previously criticized G7 allies for their reluctance to patrol the waterway. French President Emmanuel Macron used the summit to push for a meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, hoping to solidify G7 support for Ukraine amid ongoing war. Macron arranged an impromptu bilateral meeting with Zelensky, though Trump’s official schedule does not include a direct discussion. Past unscheduled encounters, such as their meeting at Pope Francis’ funeral last year, have marked shifts in their strained relationship. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoided directly addressing the US-Iran deal, stating that he and Trump ‘do not always see eye to eye.’ Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s refusal to withdraw from southern Lebanon, Gaza, or Syria, signaling continued regional tensions. The G7 summit’s discussions will now center on implementing the US-Iran agreement, with lingering questions about its specifics and compliance. Energy prices and Middle East stability remain critical issues as leaders navigate the agreement’s implications for global trade and security.