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Monday, June 15, 2026
Trump heads to G7 summit with wind at his back after agreement to end Iran war
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US President Donald Trump is headed to the French Alps today to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement that he says will bring an end to the US war with Iran.
With the agreement, Trump is due to arrive in Evian-les-Bains this afternoon with some wind at his back for talks with G7 leaders, including some who have been sharply critical of his management of the roughly 15-week conflict that has led to a surge in global energy prices.
Sealing an agreement before jetting off to the summit could change the dynamic of the gathering for Trump. He has had friction with French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni over failing to consult them before the decision to go to war.
Meanwhile, Trump has pushed back on the four European leaders — all members of the NATO military alliance — for their lack of support for the US in the conflict.
Trump is expected to discuss with leaders the demining of the Strait of Hormuz, according to the White House. Britain and France have expressed interest in assisting with the demining once the conflict is paused. Fear of potential mines is among the reasons that tanker traffic has come to a halt during the war, and quickly clearing them will be crucial to regaining the confidence of commercial vessels.
The Times of Israel Community.