Donald Trump has endorsed a joint statement by G7 leaders welcoming the agreement he has reached with Iran, while emphasizing that a broader follow-up deal will be required to curb Tehran’s ballistic missile programme. That issue is not directly covered in the memorandum of understanding expected to be signed by the United States and Iran on Friday. The statement notes that any future negotiations with Iran would benefit from the participation of a broader range of regional and international

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that following consultations between G7 leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump, a “first opportunity for peace” has emerged in the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to media reports. Merz explained that the leaders discussed concrete next steps toward ending the conflict and agreed to continue supporting Ukraine while simultaneously increasing pressure on Russia. The German chancellor specifically highlighted the stance of U.S. President Donald