Marco Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France amid Iran conflict

Tuesday 24 March 2026 - 13:15

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to France this Friday to participate in a meeting of G7 foreign ministers, where discussions will focus on rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran.

The gathering marks Rubio’s first international trip since the escalation that followed joint military actions by the United States and Israel at the end of February. According to officials, talks will center on the evolving situation in the Middle East, as well as broader concerns about global stability.

The meeting will take place near Paris and will bring together representatives from leading industrialized nations, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Japan. France, currently holding the G7 presidency, is hosting the discussions.

Recent developments have heightened diplomatic tensions. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Washington had entered negotiations with Tehran, a claim denied by Iranian authorities. Meanwhile, a temporary pause in threats targeting Iran’s infrastructure has added uncertainty to the situation.

In response to earlier military strikes, Iran has launched attacks across the region, targeting both military and civilian infrastructure. These actions have contributed to increased volatility in global energy markets, with oil and gas prices reacting sharply.

The G7 meeting is expected to address not only the Middle East crisis but also ongoing geopolitical challenges, including the war between Russia and Ukraine and broader threats to international peace.