President Donald Trump will discuss demining efforts in the Strait of Hormuz at the G7 summit as confidence grows for a war deal with Iran. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The apparent breakthrough in negotiations comes after Iran exchanged fire with the U.S. and Israel over three days this week, threatening to push the region into a full-scale war. U.S. Central Command late Friday said in a social media post that it intercepted several Iranian attack drones that were targeting commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
According to Trump, the U.S. is close to reaching a war deal with Iran, but several key issues remain to be resolved. The deal includes limiting Iran's nuclear program and ensuring stability in the region.
Vice President JD Vance met with Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Islamabad for talks on Iran.
In Tehran, an anti-American mural on the wall of the former U.S. Embassy has taken on symbolic significance amid the new negotiations. Iranian authorities have not yet made any official statements on the progress of the talks.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital passageway for about 20% of the world's oil supply. Tensions in the region could impact global energy markets.
Trump's address at the G7 summit is expected to help define the international community's stance on negotiations with Iran.