US President Donald Trump is expected to attend next month’s G7 leaders’ summit in France despite growing disagreements between Washington and several key allies over the ongoing Iran conflict, according to a report by Axios.
The summit will be held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17 and is expected to bring together leaders of the world’s major advanced economies for discussions on global security, artificial intelligence, trade and economic cooperation.
However, the war involving Iran is likely to dominate much of the summit agenda amid widening differences between the United States and European allies over how to respond to the escalating crisis.
According to the report, Trump’s participation had initially remained uncertain because of increasing friction with several G7 members, including France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, which have not fully aligned with Washington’s approach towards Iran.
The disagreements have added strain to already tense diplomatic ties between the US and some of its closest allies as concerns continue to grow over the broader regional and economic consequences of the conflict.
French President Emmanuel Macron is reportedly attempting to ease tensions ahead of the summit. Axios reported that Macron is planning a formal dinner at the Palace of Versailles following the G7 meetings, a move seen as an effort to improve relations with Trump and maintain unity within the bloc.
The Iran conflict has increasingly overshadowed international diplomatic engagements in recent weeks. During a recent meeting of G7 finance ministers in Paris, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly urged member nations to intensify sanctions targeting Iranian-linked financial and funding networks.
Reuters also reported that Trump plans to use the summit to push discussions around linking American foreign aid with trade agreements, expanding the adoption of US artificial intelligence technologies and reducing dependence on China in critical mineral supply chains.
Despite tensions over Iran and broader geopolitical disagreements, Trump’s expected attendance signals continued US engagement with key Western allies at a time of growing global uncertainty and strategic realignment.
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