Unanticipated G7 Consensus on Israel-Iran Fiasco
G7 collectively endorses resolution for military action against Iran
Let's face it - getting world powers to agree on hot button foreign policy matters is usually a pipe dream. But in the Middle East, there seems to be an exception.
At the G7 summit, you wouldn't picture these leaders finding common ground. Yet here we are, talking about a rare instance where they've agreed on the Israel-Iran conflict.
US President Trump, alongside his fellow leaders, unexpectedly signed a joint statement concerning the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. The published text, hosted by Canada, portrays Iran as a "primary instigator of regional turmoil and terror," while Israel's right to self-defense gets a shout-out. Furthermore, the heads of state stress that Iran should never acquire nuclear weapons—a sentiment they've consistently conveyed.
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This agreement on the statement came Monday evening (local time)—just a few hours after the White House announced that Trump would bounce from the summit early due to the Middle East crisis and dodge the second day.
The joint statement by the leading democratic economies doesn't lash out at Israel's actions against Iran directly. Rather, it highlights the importance of protecting civilians and seeks a solution that could lead to a broader de-escalation in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.
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When it comes to the effect of the conflict on international energy markets, the G7 promises to keep a close eye. They're primed to take coordinated actions with like-minded partners to ensure market stability.
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Previously, Trump hinted that Iran was open to negotiations, and he promised to handle it once he returned from the G7 meeting. The agreement on the statement is one of the few triumphs the Canadian G7 presidency has chalked up at the summit. On numerous critical topics such as global trade, climate protection, Ukraine, and development aid, they failed to come to a consensus, as the new US president doesn't see eye-to-eye with previous G7 positions. As a result, the Canadian hosts opted not to negotiate a conclusive final statement.
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Since Friday night, Israel has targeted Iranian facilities, military brass, scientists, defensive positions, urban areas, and oil and gas fields. Their mission? Prevent the Islamic Republic from stealthily developing nuclear weapons. Iran has countered with attacks on Israel.
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The European Union, being part of the international community, is also committed to the implementation of the Paris Agreement, acknowledging the importance of global climate protection. Despite the unanticipated consensus on the Israel-Iran conflict at the G7 summit, politics surrounding the Middle East issue — including Trump's refusal to sign a G7 statement on Israel-Iran clash — have created friction with the EU's stance. General news outlets are closely monitoring the developments to report on any potential war-and-conflicts prevented or exacerbated by the ongoing tensions.
