In a unified show of concern, the Group of Seven (G7) nations issued a joint statement Monday declaring that “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” while urging immediate de-escalation in the Middle East.
The announcement follows Israel’s massive air offensive, Operation Rising Lion, which began four days ago and targeted Iran’s nuclear and military sites. Though several facilities were hit, officials confirmed that Iran’s Fordo uranium enrichment site remains intact, intensifying Western anxieties.
The G7 also reaffirmed support for Israel’s right to self-defense, stating, “We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself,” while stressing the importance of broader peace efforts:
“We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.”
The summit was disrupted as U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly left a day early, citing the worsening conflict. Before departing, he doubled down on his stance:
“Tehran should be evacuated immediately… They have to make a deal,” Trump said, referring to Iran’s missed 60-day window to negotiate nuclear curbs.
When asked if the U.S. might intervene militarily, Trump declined to elaborate: “I don’t want to talk about that.”
This joint G7 stance underscores the growing global consensus that Iran’s nuclear ambitions pose a critical threat, with regional tensions now threatening to spiral further out of control.