CNN: G7 leaders await clarification on US-Iran deal

Leaders of the world's major economies, gathered at the G7 summit, are pressing for answers regarding a new agreement between the United States and Iran. The specifics of the deal remain obscure, causing unease among even Washington's staunchest allies.

During a working dinner on the sidelines of the G7 summit near Lake Geneva, several leaders departed without a clear understanding of the agreement's terms, according to officials familiar with the discussions who spoke to CNN. One day after U.S. President Donald Trump electronically validated the deal, the memorandum's text has yet to be released publicly. Neither Washington nor Tehran has published the 1.5-page document signed online Sunday, leading to differing interpretations even within the U.S. administration.

While U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is expected to attend a formal signing ceremony in Switzerland on Friday, it is uncertain whether sufficient details will be provided by then. A senior U.S. official initially suggested the text would be released before the ceremony as part of a transparency process. However, President Trump later offered a less definitive timeline, stating, "I want it published. Probably very soon. I would say sometime after Friday."

G7 leaders attending the summit in the French resort town of Évian-les-Bains wish to be briefed on the agreement's content before its public release. Currently, no one outside the directly involved parties appears to have seen the full text, despite public welcomes of the deal. The uncertainty was such that as of Monday, it was not entirely clear if the document had even been signed. According to a U.S. official, Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, signed on behalf of Iran.

Discussions on Tuesday are also expected to involve Gulf nations. French President Emmanuel Macron has invited the leaders of Egypt, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to a joint session with G7 leaders. These countries, particularly Qatar, played a significant role in the negotiations, and Washington anticipates their contribution to a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran. European leaders are also being asked to consider their role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump administration associates indicated that the U.S. expects European countries to assist in mine-clearing operations in the region now that hostilities have ceased.

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I want it published. Probably very soon. I would say sometime after Friday.