G7 Leaders to Address Strait of Hormuz Security Amid Potential Iran Peace Deal

As the G7 summit approaches in France, the U.S. administration is preparing to coordinate with allies on the demining of the Strait of Hormuz. This critical maritime chokepoint has been effectively paralyzed by the ongoing conflict, severely disrupting global energy supplies. President Trump is expected to leverage the summit to engage with regional leaders from Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE to solidify a path toward de-escalating the broader conflict with Iran.

Optimism regarding a formal peace agreement has surged, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif suggesting that a deal could be finalized within 24 hours. While Iranian officials have maintained a more cautious tone, they have acknowledged that a resolution is within reach. Notably, the current negotiations are reportedly focused exclusively on ending hostilities, deliberately setting aside the contentious issue of Iran’s nuclear program to expedite a ceasefire.

This potential breakthrough follows a period of extreme volatility, characterized by direct military exchanges and a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. The geopolitical stakes remain high, particularly as Iran prepares for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed early in the conflict. With his son, Mojtaba, now in power, the international community is closely watching whether this transition and the proposed peace deal will lead to lasting stability or merely a temporary reprieve in a deeply entrenched regional struggle.