G7 leaders meeting in France are focusing on a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement and renewed efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy joined the summit as European leaders sought to keep pressure on Moscow and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump arrived at the G7 summit in France touting a signed Iran memorandum and saying the Strait of Hormuz is partially reopening. The summit is also expected to focus on Ukraine, AI, economic issues, immigration and supply chains.
U.S. officials say Washington and Tehran have digitally signed a memorandum to extend a ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations. The deal’s effect on Lebanon remains uncertain as Israel says it is not bound by the agreement.
Trump held separate calls with Putin and Zelenskyy as the Ukraine war loomed over the upcoming G7 summit. Russian officials said Trump pushed for an end to hostilities, while Zelenskyy said he and Trump agreed to continue talks at the summit.
Trump and Pakistan said a U.S.-Iran deal could be finalized within 24 hours, but Iran said it would not be signed Sunday. The proposed memorandum includes provisions on the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
Canada has introduced Bill C-34, a digital safety proposal that would ban social media for children under 16 unless platforms meet safety standards. The legislation would also regulate AI chatbots and create a new digital safety regulator.
Rising gas prices in the U.S., driven by disruptions in oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran conflict, have prompted discussions about releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to stabilize the market. Although the SPR holds significant reserves, experts warn its impact may be limited due to the time required to release oil and the scale of supply disruptions, while G7 finance ministers have yet to agree on coordinated action. Meanwhile, oil prices remain volatile amid mixed signals about U.S. naval escorts in the region, and officials are exploring various policy options, though a lasting solution depends on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Key takeaways: G7 nations, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom, have announced a joint declaration of support for…