President Donald Trump arrived in Évian‑les‑Bains, France, on Monday for the G7 summit to meet with President Emmanuel Macron [1].

The meeting comes at a critical juncture for global trade and security as leaders seek to finalize a deal to end hostilities with Iran. The resolution of the conflict is central to the G7 agenda, specifically regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping [3, 5].

The discussions follow a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran announced on Sunday, June 14 [2, 4]. A White House spokesperson said the agreement will be signed in Geneva [3].

"We have a deal that will end the war with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz," Trump said [4].

President Macron said the development was a "historic moment for peace" [3]. The summit, which runs from June 15 to 17 [4], serves as a venue for the U.S. to build international momentum for the truce [5].

Details regarding the timeline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz vary. Some reports indicate the waterway would open on Friday, June 21 [1], while other accounts state the opening will occur after the official signing in Geneva without a specific date [4].

Trump, who is 80 years old [6], arrived at the resort in the French Alps after attending a UFC event [1]. The G7 leaders are expected to spend the remainder of the summit coordinating the diplomatic transition from the preliminary deal to a formal peace treaty [5].

“"We have a deal that will end the war with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz."”

The transition from a preliminary 'truce' to a signed agreement in Geneva represents a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy toward Iran. By using the G7 summit as a platform, the U.S. administration is attempting to secure multilateral legitimacy for the deal, which aims to stabilize global oil markets by ensuring the free flow of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.