The Group of Seven (G7) called on Tuesday for regional de-escalation while reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself amid escalating military tensions with Iran.
In the final communiqué of the summit held in Canada, the G7 leaders rejected the prospect of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons, labeling the country a “source of instability in the Middle East.”
The statement emphasized that resolving the Iranian crisis should contribute to easing regional tensions, including achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.
The G7 also expressed strong support for Israel’s security and pledged to monitor the impact of the tensions on global energy markets, stating their readiness to coordinate responses if oil and gas supplies are disrupted.
Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump left the summit a day early to return to Washington, where he instructed the National Security Council to be on standby in the operations room.
Trump did not sign the G7’s joint statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran, following controversial remarks in which he urged Tehran residents to evacuate the capital.
These developments come as Israel and Iran continue to exchange missile strikes for a fifth consecutive day, raising fears of a broader conflict.
The summit took place in the Canadian resort of Kananaskis and was attended by the leaders of the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United States, and the European Union.
