Trump suggests he may not extend G7 trip to sign Iran memorandum of understanding

Donald Trump has dramatically asserted that a US-Iran peace deal is 'all signed,' casting a shadow over the ongoing G7 summit in France, where he's indicated he might skip the formal signing ceremony for the crucial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this Friday. This unexpected move comes amid an already volatile Middle East, as the interim agreement pledges a 60-day ceasefire, a critical reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and an end to a US naval blockade on Iranian ports, aiming to de-escalate months of conflict. The supposed breakthrough is mired in immediate controversy and conflicting claims. While US officials confirm the MoU was electronically signed by Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, the specifics of sanctions relief and the release of an estimated $24 billion in frozen Iranian assets remain hotly contested, with Iran claiming immediate access to funds and the US demanding compliance first. Compounding the instability, Trump has reportedly lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of nearly derailing the deal with Israel's military escalation in Lebanon, which Israel insists does not bind it to the new US-Iran accord. Meanwhile, Iran continues to demand domestic uranium blending, directly challenging international oversight from the IAEA which recently called for access and reporting on Iran 440.9 kg stockpile of 60% enriched uranium. The coming 60 days will be a high-stakes negotiation period, with technical talks slated to address Iran nuclear program, including enrichment levels and stockpiles, alongside the contentious issue of sanctions. The formal signing ceremony in Geneva, possibly without Trump, will set the stage for these intricate discussions, but the stark disagreements on financial flows and Israel's continued military posture signal a highly precarious path forward. Global energy markets will watch closely for the sustained reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomats brace for intense bargaining that could still unravel this fragile peace.