Secretary of State Marco Rubio is pressing Group of 7 allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz during a critical meeting in France. The waterway, which handles a fifth of global oil shipments, has been choked off by Iran's military actions, driving up energy costs worldwide.

European and Asian nations have rebuffed President Trump's call to send warships to the strait, creating friction at the G7 talks. The meeting also addresses Iran's nuclear program and efforts to end the ongoing conflict. Japan, the only Asian G7 member, relies heavily on Middle Eastern oil, while other members belong to NATO.

Rubio criticized allies for not supporting U.S. efforts in Iran, comparing it to American contributions in Ukraine. European diplomats counter that Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu launched the conflict without consultation. The talks also cover Russia's shadow fleet and energy sanctions, with European officials warning that rising oil prices are funding Moscow's war machine.