World leaders gathered in Evian-les-Bains, France, for the G7 summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, where discussions centered on the recent preliminary Iran-US agreement and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The agreement aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reduce regional tensions, and pave the way for detailed talks on Iran’s nuclear program within 60 days. The formal signing is scheduled for Friday in Geneva, Switzerland.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu avoided direct comment on the deal but clarified that Israel has no plans to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon, Gaza, or Syria. Macron emphasized the need for a strong and lasting agreement and discussed a potential Franco-British maritime initiative to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought continued G7 support and explored the possibility of meeting US President Donald Trump.

European leaders urged Trump to maintain support for Ukraine and increase pressure on Russia. Trump described the Iran-US understanding as a major diplomatic success and expressed hope for broader stability in the Middle East and progress toward ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict.