G7 summit sees US‑France tension over Iran nuclear deal and energy policy

The Group of Seven (G7) summit, attended by the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom, has become a focal point for disagreements between Washington and European partners. Recent meetings highlighted a clash over the Iranian nuclear agreement, with the United States favouring a "maximum‑pressure" approach while European members pushed to preserve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The dispute has spilled over into energy policy, as differing domestic needs and geopolitical dependencies create friction over trade and sanctions.

Analysts note that such divisions can weaken coordinated sanctions, stir market volatility and force secondary nations to choose sides. Beyond the Iran issue, the G7 continues to address other joint topics such as coordinated sanctions on Russia, AI, quantum computing and critical mineral supply chains, but the lack of a unified stance on Iran and energy remains a notable source of tension within the bloc.