Summary
- The G7 leaders, through a joint statement, called for de-escalation of tensions with Iran.
- The joint statement made it clear they support Israel's right to self-defense and Israel's security.
- They confirmed their stance that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons and called for a reduction of hostilities in the Middle East.
The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) called for easing tensions with Iran, while emphasizing Israel's right to self-defense.
According to News1 and others on the 16th (local time), the leaders, through a joint statement issued at the G7 summit held in Canada, stated, "We reaffirm Israel's right to defend itself" and "We once again express our support for Israel's security."
Regarding Iran, the statement emphasized, "We have consistently made clear that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons," adding, "We urge that a resolution to the Iran crisis lead to a broad de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza."
Donald Trump, President of the United States, also agreed to this statement. Initially, President Trump was said to have decided not to sign the joint statement urging the easing of tensions between Iran and Israel.
Han Kyung-woo, Hankyung.com reporter case@hankyung.com
Korea Economic Daily
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