Here are the key highlights from US President Donald Trump’s remarks alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains:
Strait of Hormuz reopening timeline
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Trump said the Strait of Hormuz is already “partially opened”
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He said it will be “completely open” by Friday
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The timeline is linked to the US-Iran memorandum signing
Deal status and signing details
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Trump confirmed reports that the “deal’s all signed”
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A senior US official said Trump, JD Vance and Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf signed electronically
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He indicated he may skip the formal signing in Switzerland
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JD Vance is expected to attend in Geneva
Release of agreement text
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Trump said the memorandum will be released publicly
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He called it a “very powerful document”
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Release is expected soon, likely after Friday’s ceremony
Sanctions and compliance approach
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No immediate sanctions relief is included in the deal
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Relief depends on Iran’s behaviour and compliance
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“If they do what they’re supposed to do, that starts taking effect,” Trump said
Iran’s nuclear commitment
Broader regional messaging
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France, the UK and around 20 countries will lead efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump expressed optimism about future US-Iran relations
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He referred to recent US strikes and said he “felt badly” about the escalation
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He also said the US hopes to help ease tensions involving Hezbollah and Lebanon
