G7 Leaders Meet in France for 3-Day Summit as Iran, Ukraine Wars Dominate Agenda
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Updated · The Independent · Jun 16
G7 Leaders Meet in France for 3-Day Summit as Iran, Ukraine Wars Dominate Agenda
3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jun 16
Summary
Évian-les-Bains hosted the second day of the G7 summit on Tuesday, with leaders focusing on the Iran and Ukraine wars alongside the global economy and AI.
Trump arrived saying the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” after a preliminary US-Iran deal, but European allies fear Washington may not secure a tougher nuclear accord or curb Iran’s missile programme.
Macron said talks would examine reopening Hormuz safely, including a possible Franco-British maritime mission and alternative energy routes that bypass the waterway.
Ukraine also pressed into the summit, with Zelensky joining a session on security for Ukraine and Europe as European governments sought to push Trump toward a harder line on Moscow.
France, Britain and Germany want a larger role in the next Iran talks after being sidelined, reflecting a broader European effort to shape diplomacy on both conflicts.
As the US makes its own deals, can the G7 forge a united front to counter Russia in Ukraine?
With key allies sidelined, can the new US-Iran deal actually secure lasting peace in the Middle East?
G7 Évian 2026: New Alliances, Iran Breakthrough, and Europe’s Leadership Amid Global Security Shifts
Overview
The 2026 G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains concluded with European leaders from the U.K., France, Germany, and Italy welcoming the initial agreement between the U.S. and Iran, urging its swift implementation and calling for the urgent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. They also reaffirmed support for Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability. A central theme was diplomatic efforts to address the war in Ukraine, with President Zelenskyy and President Macron aligning their positions and discussing further steps to end Russia’s war. The summit also focused on global economic security and trade policy, highlighting the need for coordinated action among G7 nations.