NPR News: 06-15-2026 10PM EDT

Ryland Barton· Host0:00

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. President Trump met with French President Macron in front of the press on the first day of the G7 today. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports they spoke about the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

Eleanor Beardsley0:13

President Macron said the Europeans are ready to help ensure the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and could deploy frigates within days.

Donald Trump· Soundbite0:22

So I don't think we're gonna need much help, but I don't think it's a bad idea to have a ship or two up here from a few countries. You'd be a great country to do it.

Eleanor Beardsley0:31

A reporter asked when the agreement with Iran would be made public.

Donald Trump· Soundbite0:35

It's not like the Obama document, which was just a terrible document. This is a very powerful document, and I want it to be released, so probably pretty soon.

Eleanor Beardsley0:46

He was referring to the 2015 nuclear accord reached between Iran, the US, the EU, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. Trump said now that the Iran conflict is solved, he may turn back to the war in Ukraine. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR News, Paris.

Ryland Barton· Host1:02

Ukraine officially opened negotiations for European Union membership today. The process requires the country to commit to political reforms while still fighting a Russian invasion. Ukraine views EU membership as a security guarantee for its future. Moldova was also set to officially begin its membership negotiations, too. The process could take both countries several years. Some European nations want to fast-track Ukraine's membership. California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump has ordered