Ahead of and during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to discuss demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz as momentum builds around a tentative U.S.-Iran agreement. Multiple reports say confidence is growing that steps connected to the deal will proceed, including plans to reopen the strait after mines are cleared. Breitbart reports that demining is already underway and that the Strait of Hormuz is expected to be fully reopened on Friday.
Other outlets report that Trump will raise the issue of Strait of Hormuz demining with G7 leaders as talks related to ending the Iran war continue. The Christian Science Monitor and Global News both cite Pakistan statements suggesting an agreement to end the war could be finalized shortly, including within 24 hours.
The Independent adds that some G7 leaders back Trump’s plan, which is described as involving opening the Strait of Hormuz and extending a ceasefire, while noting skepticism remains in some countries.
