‘Iran can never have a nuclear weapon’: G7 leaders back Israel

The leaders of the G7 nations have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East, amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.

In the statement, the bloc expressed strong support for Israel’s right to defend itself and reiterated their commitment to the country’s security. At the same time, the leaders underscored the need to protect civilians caught in the crossfire.

The G7 also pointed the finger squarely at Tehran, calling Iran “the principal source of regional instability and terror,” and repeated their long-standing position that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

The statement called for a broader de-escalation of hostilities across the region, including a ceasefire in Gaza, and warned of potential global economic consequences.

“We will remain vigilant to the implications for international energy markets and stand ready to coordinate, including with like-minded partners, to safeguard market stability,” the group said.

Trump had made a statement earlier today along the same lines on the Israel-Iran conflict. 

The warning, delivered via Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, came just hours before the White House announced he would cut short his attendance at the G7 summit in Canada to “attend to many important matters.”

“Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!” Trump wrote, adding, “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”