President Trump arrived in Évian-les-Bains, France, on Monday for the 52nd G7 summit as the United States and Iran announced a landmark agreement to end their four-month war, marking a dramatic shift in Middle East diplomacy just hours before leaders of the world’s seven largest democracies gathered to address global challenges.
The G7 summit, running through June 17, brings together leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Trump participated in a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the opening day, where the two discussed the Iran deal, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and other pressing international issues.
The US-Iran agreement, announced Sunday evening and signed Monday, establishes a 60-day ceasefire during which the two nations will negotiate a more comprehensive settlement. The Strait of Hormuz will reopen to all shipping without tolls, and the United States will end its naval blockade of Iranian ports, according to multiple sources. Iran has agreed to eliminate its enriched uranium stockpile that could be used in nuclear weapons, a key demand of the Trump administration.
The war between the US and Israel against Iran began on February 28, 2026, when the two countries launched coordinated military strikes. Iran responded with retaliatory missile and drone attacks, escalating the conflict that disrupted global shipping and energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-third of global oil trade passes, was closed by Iranian forces, creating a major economic risk.
French President Emmanuel Macron, hosting the summit, called the Iran pact “a very important step for peace,” according to France 24. The deal’s timing—announced just before the G7 gathering—gives Trump momentum heading into discussions with other world leaders, though his tariff threats and positions on trade and Ukraine have created tension among allies. Trump announced the Iran agreement on Truth Social, ordering the Strait of Hormuz reopening and the end of the naval blockade.
The framework agreement sets a 30-day window for the Strait of Hormuz to fully reopen, with negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and broader peace terms to continue over the following 60 days. The deal also addresses sanctions relief and the release of some of Iran’s frozen assets. If the ceasefire holds, it would end one of the most disruptive conflicts in recent Middle East history, though analysts note significant hurdles remain in finalizing a permanent settlement.
Sources
- Reuters — G7 summit dates, location, and Trump’s arrival; Iran deal announcement and Strait of Hormuz reopening
- NPR — US-Iran deal agreement, ceasefire terms, and Strait of Hormuz reopening
- France 24 — Macron’s statement on Iran deal as “very important step for peace”
- ABC News — Trump’s attendance at G7 summit following Iran war announcement
- Britannica — 2026 Iran war start date (February 28) and US-Israel military strikes
- Council on Foreign Relations — Iran war background and escalation details
- Axios — Iran deal framework including 60-day ceasefire and Strait of Hormuz reopening
- The Washington Post — US-Iran ceasefire extension framework and negotiations timeline
