France, June 18 -- The three-day meeting in the French town of Evian focused intensely on Trump's deal to end the war with Iran and efforts to pressure Russia into brokering peace with Ukraine through ramped-up sanctions.

There was a major breakthrough on the Middle East, with Trump signing a memorandum of understanding meant to bring the months-long conflict with Tehran to a close.

Posting on X, President Macron wrote: "President Trump signed tonight at Versailles the agreement between Iran and the United States. This agreement paves the way for lasting peace and allows the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz."

The leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States also agreed on a final statement that inclu...