G7 Leaders Coordinate Iran Peace and Ukraine Support in France

The 52nd G7 Summit, hosted by Emmanuel Macron in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, 2026, focused on resolving critical global conflicts and economic imbalances. The summit opened following a preliminary peace agreement between the United States and Iran, mediated by Pakistan, to end a 15-week war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While G7 members hailed the deal as a diplomatic breakthrough, European leaders expressed concern over its superficiality regarding nuclear programs. To ensure implementation, France and the United Kingdom pledged to lead a defensive naval mission to restore freedom of navigation and remove mines from the strait.

Addressing the war in Ukraine, the G7 issued a joint declaration of unwavering support for Kyiv's sovereignty. The group committed to increasing air defense systems and long-range capabilities, while granting licenses for domestic military production in Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy advocated for these packages, noting that the US provided a critical backstop. Simultaneously, the leaders pledged to intensify sanctions against Russia's war economy, specifically targeting oil and gas revenues.

Transatlantic relations remained strained as Donald Trump threatened France with 100% tariffs on wine and champagne over a digital tax dispute. Informal "hot mic" recordings captured candid exchanges, including Macron describing his talks with Trump as difficult. The summit also produced declarations to combat drug trafficking through a new G7+ Ports Network and to oppose unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the Taiwan Strait. The event concluded with a dinner at the Palace of Versailles.