The leaders of G7 nations issued a joint statement on Tuesday, pledging support for Israel in the ongoing attack against Iran. The G7 nations observed a resolution of the Iranian crisis would lead to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Issuing a joint statement from Kananaskis, Canada, the group countries reiterated their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.
"We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel. We also affirm the importance of the protection of civilians," it said.
The group charged Iran was the principal source of terror and it can never possess a nuclear weapon. They added, "Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror. We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. 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."
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"We will remain vigilant to the implications for international energy markets and stand ready to coordinate, including with like-minded partners, to safeguard market stability," it added. The statement comes after US President Donald Trump returned from the G7 Summit city to address the deepening conflict between Iran and Israel.
Israel has been urging the United States to involve militarily in the ongoing operation against Iran. According to reports, Israel has been urging Washington to deploy bunker-busting bombs capable of targeting Iran’s fortified Fordo nuclear facility, which lies deep underground. Only the US possesses the necessary penetrator and bombers needed to deliver it.
