G7 Sets Nuclear Red Line Hours After Trump Announces Iran Deal

On June 15, the US and Iran declared a war-ending agreement. Hours later, G7 leaders meeting in Evian reaffirmed opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. The timing is significant: the multilateral statement creates a public benchmark. If the bilateral deal's enrichment or centrifuge limits fall short of what the G7 declaration implies, European governments face pressure from legislatures and the IAEA to object. That gap between bilateral terms and multilateral consensus is where diplomatic friction will likely emerge.