The Reuters report cites correspondents Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis, with editing by Rosalba O’Brien.

Trump criticized G7 and NATO allies for not aiding in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a bottleneck affecting global oil prices, while several allies show some willingness to back measures to restore traffic.

The trip occurs amid Iran tensions and rising global oil prices driven by disruptions in oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Nearly all G7 members — Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan — reacted coolly to the U.S.-Israeli operation against Iran and have declined to participate, despite Trump’s push for allied support.

The talks are part of ongoing diplomacy following recent Miami discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian officials focused on security guarantees and ending the war.

The second day of talks emphasized security guarantees for Ukraine and humanitarian aspects of ending the war, as stated by officials on both sides.

The State Department framed the meetings as addressing Ukraine’s security guarantees and humanitarian issues, with U.S. and Ukrainian delegations underscoring these priorities.

Washington seeks to press allies to support efforts to stabilize the Middle East and restore shipping through the Hormuz corridor, aiming to build a unified front.

There is ongoing ambiguity about whether the U.S. and Iran are engaging in talks, with conflicting statements from officials and Iran denying recent discussions.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio travels to France for a G7 foreign ministers meeting near Versailles to discuss Iran, energy security, and broader geopolitical challenges.

The U.S. had signaled talks with Iran, but Tehran denied them, while Trump announced a pause on threats to destroy Iran’s power grid.

As tensions with Iran escalate, reports conflict over U.S.-Iran talks, with Trump claiming discussions occurred and Iran denying them.