Trump hails US‑Iran nuclear pact at G7, vows full reopening of Hormuz Strait

The G7 leaders gathered at the Hôtel Royal in Évian‑les‑Bains, France, from June 15‑17. A United States‑Iran memorandum of understanding was announced, marking the first concrete step toward easing tensions after months of hostility. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met for the first time since the deal’s announcement, with Trump describing Macron as a “special friend” and praising the agreement as a major advance for global peace and the economy.

The deal commits Iran to forgo a nuclear weapon and accept stringent monitoring mechanisms. In return, the United States indicated that sanctions will be lifted depending on Iran’s compliance. Trump said the Strait of Hormuz was already partially reopened and promised a complete reopening on Friday, linking the accord to a rapid decline in oil prices. European leaders—including the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy—issued a joint statement welcoming the memorandum and urging the immediate, unconditional reopening of the strait. The agreement also involved mediators such as Pakistan and Qatar.