Évian, France (EFE).- The G7 summit kicked off on Monday, entirely overshadowed by a breakthrough deal between the United States and Iran reached just hours before President Donald Trump arrived in Évian. Upon arrival, Trump expressed confidence that the Strait of Hormuz would remain fully open by Friday.
He made these remarks to the press during a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, shortly before the official start of the summit, which concludes on Wednesday. Ensuring free passage through the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical topic.
Trump shows disdain for Macron’s Hormuz proposal In addition to repeatedly praising the Iran deal, which he claims is already allowing oil to flow, lowering barrel prices, and causing the stock market to be «shooting up like a rocket,» the US president appeared dismissive of Macron’s ongoing proposal to guarantee safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Macron reiterated that he and the United Kingdom are leading a coalition of around twenty countries that have made concrete contributions in military assets to provide security in the Strait, provided the warring parties (the US and Iran) and neighboring Oman agree.
«think we’re going to need much help, because we have an agreement where it’s going to be open and it’s toll-free,» Trump remarked. However, he admitted it would be «a bad idea to have a ship or two up here from a few countries» country like France, just in case.
