U.S. President Trump [AFP Yonhap News file photo]

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to call for support for post-Iran war measures, including the removal of mines in the Strait of Hormuz, at the Group of Seven (G7) summit to be held in the resort town of Evian-les-Bains in southwestern France from the 15th to the 17th (local time).

The G7 is a gathering of seven Western countries that lead the liberal international order, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and Canada.

A senior official of the Trump administration announced the president's plan to attend the G7 summit in a phone briefing to the press on the 13th, stating that if a U.S.-Iran agreement is reached, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened without Iran collecting tolls, and the U.S. will lift its maritime blockade of Iran.

The official continued, "Part of the next step will be to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz," adding, "This is something we (the U.S.) can do, and we have the capacity to carry it out, but some of the G7 countries also have considerable capabilities and have voluntarily come forward to pool our strength."

He also introduced, "There is also a coalition that the UK and France have discussed (to ensure the safety of the Strait of Hormuz)," adding, "They have already deployed some vessels at sea, and some are on standby nearby."

The official then stated, "Once the Strait of Hormuz is opened, we will actively participate in mine clearance operations, and if the G7 countries cooperate within their capabilities, it will greatly help to restore the situation to normal as quickly as possible."

The official's explanation is understood to be based on the premise that a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the end of the war between the U.S. and Iran is likely to be finalized around the time of President Trump's attendance at the G7 next week.

Even if the Strait of Hormuz is opened according to the agreement, the normalization of passage through the strait could be delayed if the mines laid by Iran are not promptly removed. Therefore, the U.S. is likely to seek related support from G7 countries and others.

The official also introduced that President Trump is scheduled to hold separate meetings with the leaders of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Egypt during his G7 attendance, and will participate in a working luncheon between G7 leaders and Middle Eastern leaders on the 16th.

In the meetings and working luncheon with these Middle Eastern leaders, President Trump is expected to explain the U.S.-Iran agreement and request cooperation for its proper implementation.

Furthermore, President Trump is scheduled to hold bilateral summits with French President Emmanuel Macron, the host, on the 15th, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the 17th.

The official also stated that President Trump will attend a working session with G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the 16th.

At the G7 summit, the presiding country can invite other countries or international organizations that it believes can contribute to the discussions for an 'expanded meeting.' This year, leaders from five countries – South Korea, Brazil, India, Kenya, and Egypt – have been invited.

This will be the second consecutive year that President Lee Jae-myung will discuss international issues with major leaders, following his participation in last year's G7 summit in Canada.

A senior U.S. government official introduced that President Trump will primarily discuss economic growth and development, supply chain resilience, illegal immigration, and artificial intelligence (AI) at this G7, emphasizing that especially in relation to development issues, the focus will be on mutually beneficial investment partnerships for both investors and host countries.