US EditionG7 expresses support for Israel, calls Iran source of instability
ISRAEL, JUN 17 – G7 leaders label Iran as the main source of regional instability and back Israel’s right to self-defense while urging a ceasefire and peace efforts, amid over 220 deaths in Iran and 24 in Israel.
- On Monday at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, leaders expressed support for Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Iran.
- The conflict escalated after Israel launched surprise strikes on Friday targeting Iranian nuclear sites and scientists, causing Iran to refuse ceasefire talks.
- G7 leaders labeled Iran the principal source of regional instability, affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, and called for broader Middle East de-escalation including Gaza.
- Iranian casualties from Israeli strikes reached at least 224 with 90% civilians affected, while Israel reported over 10 deaths including children, highlighting the conflict’s severe toll.
- The G7 summit stressed diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation, urged negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, and prepared to coordinate on energy market stability amid rising regional risks.
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The G7 shows security-political unity with Iran and strengthens Israel's right to self-defense. Despite internal differences, a common signal for regional stability succeeds. Iran is named as a central threat – this may also have consequences for Europe.
G7 leaders united in backing Israel, but no joint Ukraine statement
France 24 correspondent Wassim Cornet reports from Banff, Canada, where G7 leaders concluded their summit with a united message backing Israel's "right to defend itself" after it attacked Iran last week, triggering a heavy exchange of attacks which has killed hundreds, but failed to issue a joint statement in support of Ukraine after the US insisted the language be watered down.
Video - The two powers, which have long waged indirect war in the Middle East, are now facing each other in front of each other since 13 June 2025. A conflict that leaves the threat of an outbreak in the region.
Tehran has condemned the G7 declaration on the war between Israel and Iran. The declaration ignores Israel's blatant aggression against Iran, according to the Foreign Office. Israel has begun an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran. Hundreds of civilians have been killed.
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