Trump promotes Iran nuclear framework at G7 as Ukraine and Middle East talks continue

President Donald Trump continued meetings with world leaders Tuesday at the G7 summit.

(NBC)- President Donald Trump continued meetings with world leaders Tuesday at the G7 summit, including talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as European allies pushed for additional support for Ukraine.

The president also met with leaders from the Middle East while defending a new framework agreement with Iran that he says will prevent the country from developing a nuclear weapon.

“Iran will not have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said.

Details of the memorandum of understanding have not yet been made public. Trump said the framework does not provide Iran with immediate sanctions relief or financial incentives unless Tehran follows through on key commitments.

“If they do what they’re supposed to do, that starts taking effect,” Trump said.

Vice President J.D. Vance told NBC News that Iran could receive benefits if it takes steps such as surrendering its stockpile of enriched uranium. Vance argued the agreement differs significantly from the Obama-era nuclear deal.

“The Iranian nuclear program has been completely destroyed,” Vance said. “What we’re saying is make the long-term commitment not to rebuild it and you will get the benefits that come with that.”

Former President Barack Obama expressed skepticism about whether a new agreement would represent a major improvement over previous efforts.

A formal signing ceremony is expected Friday, launching a 60-day period of negotiations focused on technical aspects of Iran’s nuclear program.

Questions also remain about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Senior U.S. officials say the waterway will remain fully open without tolls, a development that has helped drive oil prices lower. Iran, however, has indicated it expects to collect what it calls “service fees” from oil tankers using the passage.

Regional tensions also persist in Lebanon, where Israel says it plans to maintain forces as it continues operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Iranian officials have called for broader peace efforts in Lebanon as part of any wider regional agreement.