Middle East live: Trump to meet with G7 leaders following announcement of memorandum with Iran
Summary
President Donald Trump and G7 leaders will meet to discuss a new US-Iran memorandum aimed at ending military operations and addressing Iran’s nuclear and missile programs. European countries have said they are ready to lift sanctions on Iran if it takes clear steps to comply with the agreement.Key Facts
- The US and Iran are set to sign a memorandum of understanding in Geneva on June 19, 2026.
- The agreement includes the immediate and permanent end of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon.
- The United States agreed to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets before negotiations begin.
- G7 leaders will meet in Evian to discuss the impact of the US-Iran agreement and support for Lebanon.
- European countries like the UK, France, Germany, and Italy are ready to lift sanctions on Iran contingent on verifiable progress on its nuclear program.
- Israeli strikes targeted southern Beirut, killing a senior Hezbollah member amid ongoing tensions despite the peace efforts.
- The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will work with the US and Iran to monitor Iran’s nuclear activities.
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