G7 Leaders Seek Details on US‑Iran Agreement at Evian Summit

At the G7 summit in Evian‑les‑Bains, leaders of the United States, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Canada, Italy and other allies gathered to press for clarification on the agreement signed electronically by President Donald Trump and Iran. The memorandum, whose one‑page text has not been released, is expected to be published before a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland later in the week. U.S. officials say the deal includes a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran and provisions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian officials stress that the agreement does not grant Iran a nuclear weapon. European leaders, including President Emmanuel Macron, said they would like to see the full text before committing to related actions such as mine clearance in the strait.

The summit also addressed other pressing issues: the war in Ukraine, security in the Middle East, and the need for coordinated policies on critical mineral supplies. Discussions highlighted the divergent U.S. positions on trade and tariffs, the role of Gulf states in financing reconstruction, and the broader debate over the relevance of the G7 in a world where China remains excluded.