Iran War Erodes India's Leverage With Trump at G7

At the June 2026 G7 summit, Modi sought to stabilize India-US ties but raised grievances from a position weakened by the Iran war's energy disruptions and regional instability. Trump claimed in August 2026 that the US had no planned Iran talks but insisted the Strait of Hormuz stays open — conditions that continue constraining New Delhi's room to push back against Washington.