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Rubio joins G7 ministers in France to address Iran war
US senator Marco Rubio joined G7 foreign ministers and the EU foreign policy chief in France to seek a coordinated response to the US-Israeli war with Iran, protect energy supplies affected by Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and discuss the war in Ukraine.
Mar 27th 2026 · United States
Insights
- US senator Marco Rubio met G7 foreign ministers and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas in France to discuss the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
- The meeting focused on de-escalation and the impact of the conflict on the global economy and energy markets.
- Concerns center on Strait of Hormuz disruptions, which normally carry about 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas.
- G7 members say they are wary of military involvement but are prepared to take necessary measures to support global energy supply.
- Ministers also discussed the war in Ukraine, while Germany urged a common position with the United States to help end the Iran conflict swiftly.
Sources
- Europe Today: Rubio joins crucial G7 talks in France as Iran war set to dominate second day www.euronews.com
- Newsletter: ‘Not our war’ - Rubio joins G7 talks amid transatlantic rift over war in Iran www.euronews.com
- Rubio heads to Europe to try garner support for Iran war www.npr.org
- Marco Rubio meets G7 counterparts amid Iran war www.bbc.com
- Rubio tries to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 after Trump insults allies www.france24.com
- Europeans to press US Rubio over war in the Middle East at G7 meeting www.france24.com
- Rubio, G7 diplomats duel over wars in Iran and Ukraine www.scmp.com
- Rubio attends G7 meeting in France for talks on Iran, Ukraine www.france24.com
- G7 allies press Rubio on US Iran plans, discuss Strait of Hormuz www.france24.com
- At G7, France hits back at Lavrov, says Russia does not defend international law www.france24.com
- France again ‘disappoints’ Trump on Hormuz, after Rubio talks euobserver.com