SynopsisUS President Donald Trump will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit. Trade, visas, and energy cooperation are key topics. The US also believes a strong deal is in place with Iran to end conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement could lead to sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets.ANIModi-Trump bilateral among key G7 meetings as US claims 'strong' Iran deal, eyes Hormuz de-miningUS President Donald Trump is set to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, a senior US administration official confirmed Friday, as Washington also declared it believes it has a "strong" deal with Iran to end the ongoing conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.According to a statement by the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the US President Donald Trump will meet in France. The three-day summit, scheduled for June 15-17 and hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, will be Trump's primary multilateral engagement this week. The US president is also scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, leaders of the UAE, Qatar, and other Middle Eastern nations, as well as the heads of state of France and Egypt, in addition to India. Trump will additionally have dinner with Macron at Versailles on Wednesday.Also read: ‘Comply with US forces in Hormuz immediately,’ Rubio tells Jaishankar amid row over Indian sailorsAccording to the senior official, Trump intends to reframe the G7 conversation around investment partnerships, critical supply chains, and immigration, a departure from the summit's France-led agenda, which has centred on reducing global instability and building resilient international cooperation in the face of China's growing economic influence.Modi-Trump meetModi is likely to hold bilateral talks with Trump on the sidelines of the summit, with trade, visas, and energy cooperation set to be high on the agenda, according to an Indian government source. India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal recently said talks between the two sides are moving towards the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement, which could be concluded by mid-July, with New Delhi pushing for preferential tariff treatment from Washington as part of an interim deal. The two leaders are also expected to take up the issue of H-1B visas, which has direct bearing on thousands of Indian professionals working in the United States.This marks India's 13th appearance at the G7 as a partner nation. Macron had invited Modi to the summit earlier this year, calling for a moment of innovation for the youth of both countries and noting the convergence of India's BRICS chairmanship and France's G7 presidency in 2026.Iran dealOn Iran, the senior US official struck a confident note, saying Washington believes it has a deal and that it is a "strong" one. The official added that as the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the US will be involved in de-mining operations, with G7 countries potentially participating.The United States and Iran appear close to a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane whose disruption has crimped global energy supplies, driven up fuel prices, and made food and other basics more expensive well beyond the region. Three regional officials said the emerging deal is also expected to include the phased lifting of sanctions on Iran and the release of frozen Iranian assets, with a signing ceremony expected in the coming days after officials in Washington and Tehran approve it.Also read: Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hoursUnder the terms being discussed, the memorandum of understanding would state that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will be "unrestricted," with no tolls and no harassment, and Iran required to remove all mines from the strait within 30 days. The US naval blockade would be lifted in proportion to the restoration of commercial shipping, and the MOU would include an Iranian commitment not to pursue a nuclear weapon. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the terms of dealing with Iran's nuclear programme would be finalised in the 60 days following the initial agreement, with the possibility of extending that period.On Ukraine, the senior US official said Washington wants the war to end "as quickly as possible." Trump's planned bilateral with Zelenskyy at the G7 is expected to be a key diplomatic touchpoint, with European allies watching closely for signals on a potential ceasefire framework and continued US engagement.Read More News on