Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations assembly in Canada stated Monday that Iran can by no means have a nuclear weapon as tensions within the Middle East continued to rise.
“Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror,” the leaders of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US stated in a press release.
“We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” they added.
Reiterating their dedication to peace and stability within the Middle East, they stated: “In this context, we affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel.”
They additionally affirmed the significance of the safety of civilians.
“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,” they stated.
The leaders stated they are going to stay “vigilant” to the implications for worldwide vitality markets and stand able to coordinate to safeguard market stability.
US President Donald Trump will return to Washington, DC later Monday, ending his participation within the G7 summit as a result of tensions within the Middle East.
“I have to be back early for obvious reasons,” he instructed reporters.
Earlier, Trump urged civilians to evacuate Tehran “immediately” amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.
“Iran ought to have signed the ‘deal’ I instructed them to signal. What a disgrace, and waste of human life. Simply said, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I stated it over and over!
“Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” he stated on his Truth Social platform.
Tensions have escalated since Friday, when Israel launched coordinated airstrikes and drone assaults on a number of websites throughout Iran, together with army and nuclear services, prompting Tehran to launch retaliatory strikes.
Source: www.anews.com.tr