Macron says G7 summit will discuss Iran, Lebanon and Hormuz
President Donald Trump is headed to the French Alps on Monday 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 U.S. war with Iran.
French President Emmanuel Macron, this year's summit host, invited the leaders of three nations that aren't part of the G7 — Egypt, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates — to take part in a session on the Middle East on Tuesday where Iran is expected to be a central focus.
"The aim will be to assess the implications of this agreement, support for Lebanon, the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, of course, reaching a deal on Iran's nuclear and ballistic (missile) programs," Macron said in a video posted on social media on Sunday evening.
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot welcomed Monday the agreement "that should bring an end to hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon." He said that "all parties to the conflict must respect this agreement."
Source: Associated Press
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