Leaders of the world's seven largest economies are gathering in France for the G7 summit, where the conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are expected to dominate discussions among heads of state and government. Efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East, support for Ukraine, and global economic and security challenges are among the focus of the meetings.

This meeting comes as the United States has signaled optimism about the possibility of advancing a peace process regarding Iran, while other G7 leaders have expressed more reserve, emphasizing the need for concrete steps and guarantees for regional stability.

Another development that preceded the summit was the statement by US President Donald Trump on Monday that he would have no choice but to impose 100% tariffs. for French wine if Paris refuses to lift 3% tax on American technology companies.

Trump, in an interview with the New York Post, said he had conveyed the warning directly to French President Emmanuel Macron, urging Macron to scrap France's 3% tax on American tech giants or face tariffs on the American market.

Meanwhile, on the eve of the summit, large protests have taken place in Geneva, Switzerland. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets to oppose the policies of the G7 countries, while in some areas there were clashes with police forces, who used tear gas to disperse the crowd after acts of violence and vandalism.
French and Swiss authorities have imposed increased security measures around the summit to prevent further incidents, while the leaders' meetings are expected to continue with intensive discussions on the crisis in Ukraine, developments in the Middle East and other key international political issues.