Unlikely United Front, Yet G7 Agrees on Israel Defense in Iran Conflict
Members of the G7 unexpectedly concur on drafting a resolution for a potential military action against Iran
In a surprising twist at the G7 summit, the typically divided leaders managed to find common ground on a sensitive international issue: the conflict between Israel and Iran.
Trump, alongside fellow heads of state, endorsed a joint statement backing Israel's right to defend itself and asserting that Iran is the primary culprit of regional instability and terrorism. The published statement by Canada also reiterated that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons and stressed the importance of safeguarding civilian populations in the conflict.
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Just hours prior to the statement's release, the White House announced that Trump would prematurely depart from the G7, foregoing the second day of discussions. This sudden exit was due to the intensifying Middle East crisis, which necessitated his immediate attention.
The statement from the democratic economic powers did not overtly criticize Israel's military actions against Iran. Instead, it underlined the necessity of preserving civilian lives and pursuing a resolution to the Iran conflict that promotes a broader decrease in regional hostilities, including a ceasefire in Gaza.
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The G7's stance towards the current conflict's impact on global energy markets was addressed in the statement, which declared their commitment to closely monitoring these markets and collaborating with like-minded partners to maintain their stability.
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Before departing for the G7 summit, Trump hinted at Iran's willingness to negotiate. Upon his return, he expressed a readiness to mediate the issue. The joint statement represents one of the few victories of the current Canadian G7 presidency at the conference, as numerous other important matters – such as global trade, climate protection, the Ukrainian conflict, and development aid – remained unresolved due to the new US president's opposition to previous G7 agreements. Consequently, the Canadian hosts opted against formulating a comprehensive final statement.
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Israel has aggressively targeted Iranian installations since Friday night, including nuclear facilities, military bases, scientific researchers, urban centers, and oil and gas fields. The primary objective is to prevent Iran from covertly producing nuclear weapons. Iran has countered with retaliatory attacks on Israel.
Source: ntv.de, ino/dpa
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The European Union, being a part of the democratic economic powers, has expressed support for the G7's stance on the Middle East crisis and is also committed to the implementation of the Paris Agreement, emphasizing the importance of combating climate change amidst ongoing war-and-conflicts, such as the one between Israel and Iran, and the potential impact on global energy markets.
In light of the G7's endorsement of Israel's right to defend itself against Iran, President Trump has highlighted his readiness to mediate the conflict, viewing it as an opportunity to negotiate with Iran and potentially reach a resolution that promotes peace in the region, while simultaneously addressing global issues such as climate protection and trade agreements, in accordance with the Paris Agreement.
