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In Evian, France, where the leaders of the world’s most powerful economies met for the G7 Summit, the atmosphere was not just diplomatic formality. It was tense, backstage, and a clear American intervention in the Middle East. Three major fronts were at the center: the United States-Iran deal, Israel’s stance on Lebanon, and the G7’s attempt to present a unified line against the risk of new regional conflagration.
Donald Trump appeared at the Summit with a dual role. On the one hand, he presented the Iran deal as a personal and American diplomatic success. On the other, he put unusually public pressure on Israel, especially over its handling of operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah. The phrase that caused a sensation was that “without the United States there would be no Israel” and, even more personally, “without me there would be no Israel.”
This statement was not just a show-stopper. It was a political message. Trump wanted to make a public statement that Israel’s security rests firmly on American power, but also that Washington believes it has the right to demand restraint when Israeli moves threaten a broader regional agreement. According to Reuters, Trump said Netanyahu needed a “softer touch” in Lebanon, criticizing the use of excessive force in operations against Hezbollah.
The big news, however, was the US-Iran interim agreement. The G7 welcomed the announcement of an agreement between Washington and Tehran, calling it a historic opportunity to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and to address the threats associated with Tehran’s regional and ballistic missile activity. The official G7 text also states that the negotiation will benefit from the participation of regional and international partners, including the International Atomic Energy Agency.
According to Reuters, the United States and Iran have signed an interim ceasefire agreement, with a 60-day extension and the goal of a final diplomatic agreement. The framework includes opening the way for navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions, freeing Iranian funds and a commitment by Iran not to pursue a nuclear weapon. At the same time, the International Atomic Energy Agency will have a role in overseeing the process of enriched uranium.
The text of the memorandum, as reported by American media, provides for a cessation of military operations, respect for the sovereignty of the states involved, and negotiation of a final agreement within 60 days. It also includes safe commercial passage in the Persian Gulf, avoidance of new US sanctions during the transition period, and no further advancement of the Iranian nuclear program until a final agreement is reached.
The critical point is Lebanon. The G7 calls for an immediate and strong ceasefire, support for the Lebanese leadership, disarmament of Hezbollah, and protection of Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty. This shows that the US-Iran deal is not just about Tehran’s nuclear program. It is also about how to limit Iran’s influence through allies and armed groups in the region.
For Israel, this development is difficult. On the one hand, the G7 reiterates that Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon. On the other, Washington now seems to link stability in the Middle East to limiting Israeli operations in Lebanon. Israel was not part of the US-Iran negotiation, while Netanyahu has made it clear that his country does not consider itself bound by an agreement it did not sign, especially when it comes to Hezbollah.
The political weight of Trump's intervention is great. He is not abandoning Israel. He is not publicly questioning the strategic relationship between Washington and Jerusalem. But he is setting limits. And he is doing it in front of allies, not in a closed room. This means that the American government wants to show that support for Israel is not a blank check, especially when there is a larger diplomatic operation with Iran and Lebanon.
The agreement is not yet a final solution. It is a 60-day window. During this period, it will be seen whether Iran will honor its commitments, whether the US will proceed with the implementation of the economic conditions and whether Israel will limit its operations in Lebanon. Reuters itself notes that, despite the signing, Trump maintained a tough tone and warned that the US could repeat military attacks if the process fails.
For Greece and the Eastern Mediterranean, these developments are of particular importance. The US-Israeli relationship, the US-Iranian rapprochement, the role of Lebanon and the position of Hezbollah directly affect the balances in the region. Every shift by Washington towards Israel is monitored by Turkey, Greece, Cyprus and all the powers moving around the Eastern Mediterranean.
The conclusion from the G7 Summit is clear: Trump seeks to appear as the leader who can close war fronts, but he does so in terms of American power. His phrase about Israel was not just a statement of arrogance. It was a reminder of dependence. And the Iran deal is not just a diplomatic piece of paper. It is an attempt to reorder the Middle East with Washington at its center.
Whether this effort will bring peace or new conflict will be decided very soon, because agreements are signed at summits, but they are tested in the field.
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Reuters — US-Iran agreement and Trump's reactions.
Official G7 statement on geopolitical issues.
AP / Axios — Text and key points of the US-Iran memorandum.
Sky News — Trump's statement on Israel and the United States.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Blh-94ZuV0Q
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