President Trump presented a preliminary agreement with Iran to world leaders at the G7 summit in France, stating that U.S. allies support the deal. Though Trump provided limited details about the agreement itself, a U.S. official later distributed what was described as the text of the accord.
Trump rejected claims that the United States would contribute to a $300 billion rebuilding fund for Tehran. He drew comparisons to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal negotiated under President Barack Obama, asserting that his version represented a superior arrangement. According to reports from the summit, G7 leaders expressed backing for the U.S.-Iran plan.
The path to this agreement involved considerable volatility. Trump had previously disclosed plans for a military strike against Iran before reversing course to allow negotiations to continue. He claimed that Gulf leaders including Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the UAE's Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, and Qatar's Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani had requested a pause in military action because "serious negotiations are now taking place." Trump stated these leaders believed a deal acceptable to the United States could be reached.
However, reporting indicated that Gulf leaders were actually unaware of Trump's planned military strike. Instead, they had urged more time for diplomatic talks to prevent escalation that could damage their own energy infrastructure. Trump later acknowledged he had discussed only a delay of several days, stating he believed he was "an hour away from making the decision" to launch an attack.
The tentative agreement faces skepticism domestically even as international partners express support. In Israel, figures from Channel 14, a right-wing broadcaster aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, openly criticized Trump's approach to Iran. This criticism represented a notable departure, as the outlet has traditionally supported conservative U.S. positions.
The deal centers on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had controlled during the conflict, disrupting global shipping. Trump said he had instructed ships to "start your engines," though implementation remains uncertain.
At the summit, Trump addressed broader topics with European leaders, expressing hope that Europe would navigate its own path on immigration and energy policy. He described himself as "the boss" during discussions and indicated openness to Ukraine's war objectives, according to attendees.
The full terms of the Iran agreement remain under review. The White House has not released a comprehensive public version of the text, and implementation details continue to be worked out. The agreement's reception has divided geographically, with European allies expressing support while Middle Eastern partners and domestic critics voice concerns about its viability and terms.