G7 leaders have thrown their support behind President Donald Trump’s tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a shaky ceasefire. The leaders called the deal a ‘historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring any nuclear weapon and tackling the threats related to its regional and ballistic activities.’

Details of the Agreement

The agreement has been met with skepticism at home, with some members of Trump’s own party doubting its effectiveness in defanging Iran’s nuclear program. Trump has stated that ‘Iran will never have a nuclear weapon. It won’t have one to buy, to develop — it will not have a nuclear weapon.’ The deal is set to be formally signed at a ceremony on Friday in Switzerland.

The G7 leaders also discussed concerns about China flooding export markets with subsidized products and the impact on their own industries. They agreed to increase deliveries of air defense systems to Ukraine and bolster sanctions on Moscow.

International Reaction

Israeli Prime Minister has expressed concerns about the deal, citing the continued occupation of southern Lebanon by Israeli forces. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Israel’s continued occupation would violate the deal. Trump has said that an attack on Hezbollah by Israel would not necessarily sink the agreement.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.