World Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Framework As Trump Arrives For G7 Summit

by Emmitt Barry, Worthy News Washington D.C. Bureau Chief

(Worthy News) – World leaders on Monday cautiously welcomed the announcement of a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and launching negotiations toward a permanent peace deal, as U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven summit.

The agreement, announced after weeks of intense negotiations, calls for an end to military operations and the start of detailed talks within 60 days. While many governments praised the diplomatic breakthrough, several leaders warned that any lasting agreement must confront Iran’s nuclear ambitions, ballistic missile program, regional aggression, and threats to maritime security.

Saudi Arabia, which was targeted by Iran during the war, welcomed “the agreement reached between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran to end military operations and initiate detailed negotiations within 60 days to reach a permanent agreement.”

The Saudi Foreign Ministry said any final deal must take into account “the security interests of regional states” while upholding “the principle of non-interference in the interior affairs of other countries.”

Qatar, also targeted during the conflict, expressed its “full support for all efforts and initiatives aimed at enhancing regional security and stability.”

Much of the international reaction centered on the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Before the conflict, roughly 20 percent of global crude oil flowed through the waterway.

French President Emmanuel Macron called for “the urgent and unconditional reopening” of the strait, saying France and the United Kingdom were “ready to support” efforts to restore safe navigation.

Macron added that France would support “the determined efforts of the Lebanese authorities to restore the sovereignty of the State,” while insisting that any final agreement “must address concerns related to Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs.”

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said “toll-free freedom of navigation must now be restored in the Strait of Hormuz,” adding that the United Kingdom was prepared “to offer support on mine clearance.”

“It remains the UK’s firm and longstanding position that Iran must never have a nuclear weapon,” Starmer said.

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she hoped “free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz will actually be ensured” and that a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program and related security concerns would be reached quickly.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for “continued restraint and constructive engagement” from Washington and Tehran, while warning that Iran must answer longstanding international concerns over its nuclear program.

“Iran must address longstanding concerns about its nuclear program and the threat it poses to international security,” they said in a joint statement.

Trump celebrated the agreement in a social media post, declaring that the United States would end its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

“The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all!” Trump wrote. “I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines. Let the oil flow!”

However, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said Iran’s closure of the strait would continue until the agreement is formally signed, raising immediate questions over implementation.

The deal is expected to dominate the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, where leaders from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan are meeting from June 15 to June 17. The war in Ukraine, NATO burden-sharing, global trade, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, illegal immigration, and drug trafficking are also expected to be major topics.

France has expanded the summit’s diplomatic reach by inviting several non-G7 leaders, including Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the emir of Qatar, the president of the United Arab Emirates, and leaders from Brazil, India, Kenya, and South Korea.

The presence of Arab leaders underscores the urgency of the Iran issue, particularly for Gulf states that were directly threatened during the conflict and remain deeply concerned over Tehran’s regional ambitions.

A senior U.S. administration official said Washington expects G7 nations to assist in the next phase of the agreement, including efforts to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz and help restore commercial shipping. France and Britain have already formed an international coalition prepared to conduct mine-clearance operations once conditions permit.

Still, European leaders are expected to tread carefully. While many welcomed the interim framework, they are looking for assurances that the deal will not leave Iran free to regroup militarily or continue destabilizing the region through proxies.

The summit comes amid strained trans-Atlantic relations, with European leaders seeking to avoid further public clashes with Trump while also pressing for clarity on Iran, Ukraine, NATO, and trade.

Trump is expected to meet with Macron, hold talks with Middle Eastern leaders, and participate in discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He is also expected to press allies for greater defense burden-sharing and stronger cooperation on critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and border security.

For now, the agreement has given world leaders a narrow diplomatic opening after months of war, energy disruption, and fears of a wider regional conflict. But the central question remains whether Tehran will abide by the terms of any final deal—and whether the international community will insist on a durable agreement that prevents Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while restoring stability to the Middle East.

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