G7 Leaders Endorse U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal at Summit in Evian-les-Bains
During the final day of the G7 summit in France on June 17, 2026, world leaders issued a joint statement welcoming the memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran. The agreement establishes a 60-day ceasefire and includes provisions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint. While the G7 leaders expressed support for the deal, they simultaneously pledged to strengthen economic sanctions against Russia's oil and gas sectors to sustain pressure on Moscow.
Date: June 17, 2026
Location: France
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: HIGH
Source: Al-Monitor