{"id":18992,"date":"2025-06-17T10:50:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=18992"},"modified":"2025-06-17T10:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T10:50:29","slug":"g7-leaders-back-israels-right-to-self-defense-oppose-iranian-nukes-amid-escalating-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/17\/g7-leaders-back-israels-right-to-self-defense-oppose-iranian-nukes-amid-escalating-war\/","title":{"rendered":"G7 Leaders Back Israel\u2019s Right to Self-Defense, Oppose Iranian Nukes Amid Escalating War"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>-In an unexpected move, the G7 leaders issued a joint statement Monday affirming Israel\u2019s right to self-defense and opposing Iran\u2019s acquisition of nuclear weapons, as the Israel-Iran war continued.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"1121\">In the statement released from the G7 summit in western Canada, the group described Iran as \u201cthe primary source of instability and terrorism in the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\" data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1443\">The G7\u2014comprising the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Canada\u2014emphasized that &#8220;Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon&#8221; and declared support for Israel\u2019s security. The leaders also called for a broader de-escalation in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1732\">U.S. President Donald Trump left the summit early, returning to Washington amid ongoing Israeli-Iranian missile exchanges that have continued for five consecutive days. His helicopter departed the summit in the Canadian Rockies after he urged residents of Tehran to evacuate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-11\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1881\">French President Emmanuel Macron spoke positively about U.S. efforts to end the war, saying France, Germany, and the UK were ready to help.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-12\" data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1928\">Europe Ready for Talks with Iran<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"2230\">Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Macron said the European trio is prepared to engage in nuclear negotiations with Iran. He stressed that France and others had launched several initiatives over the years to salvage the nuclear agreement aimed at preventing Iran from developing a bomb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2407\">That deal was unilaterally scrapped by Trump during his first term, after which he re-imposed sanctions. Iran eventually ceased compliance after a year of waiting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-15\" data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2702\">Macron stated, \u201cIf the U.S. succeeds in brokering a ceasefire, it would be a very positive step,\u201d confirming that France would support the effort. Though details were sparse, he noted Trump hinted at ongoing talks, including a ceasefire proposal and offers to convene negotiations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18871\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18871\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18871 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Yemeni Houthi movement announced on Sunday that it had carried out missile attacks on Israel in coordination with Iran\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/16-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18871\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Houthi Attacks into Israel attack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-16\" data-start=\"2709\" data-end=\"2754\">Macron Rejects Regime Change Strategy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2827\">Macron strongly rejected calls for regime change in Iran, saying:\u201cIt\u2019s not the role of external powers to change political systems.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2827\">He warned that history shows those who try to impose change through force make grave strategic mistakes, adding:\u201cAnyone who thinks bombing from the outside will save a country against its will is mistaken.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-18\" data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3313\">He also shared that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told him Friday that regime change was not his objective, but rather limiting Iran\u2019s nuclear and missile capabilities.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-19\" data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3369\">European Pressure on Iran to Resume Talks<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-20\" data-start=\"3371\" data-end=\"3643\">A French diplomatic source told Reuters that European foreign ministers urged Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to resume nuclear talks and avoid further escalation with Israel. Araghchi reportedly said Tehran&#8217;s focus remains on confronting Israel militarily.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-21\" data-start=\"3645\" data-end=\"3955\">France, the UK, and Germany\u2014known as the E3 or European Troika\u2014remain parties to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which traded curbs on Iran\u2019s program for sanctions relief. Last week, the E3 submitted a resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors, accusing Iran of breaching non-proliferation obligations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-22\" data-start=\"3957\" data-end=\"4108\">Ministers urged Iran to return to unconditional negotiations, while warning against reckless actions that could threaten Western interests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-23\" data-start=\"4110\" data-end=\"4356\">Araghchi responded that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/16\/iran-vows-self-defense-amid-ongoing-israeli-airstrikes-and-diplomatic-tensions\/\">Iran<\/a> has never abandoned diplomacy, but emphasized that the priority is effective resistance to aggression. The French foreign minister had also spoken to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio before the E3 call.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_10777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10777\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/m.jpg\" alt=\"Macron strongly rejected calls for regime change in Iran, saying:\u201cIt\u2019s not the role of external powers to change political systems.\u201d\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/m.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/m-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-10777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">French President Emmanuel Macron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-24\" data-start=\"4363\" data-end=\"4417\">Rising European Frustration with U.S. Strategy<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-25\" data-start=\"4419\" data-end=\"4656\">European powers, excluded from U.S.-Iran bilateral talks, have grown increasingly frustrated with Washington\u2019s approach. A draft U.S. proposal from May was reportedly too harsh and offered little in return for Iran\u2019s cooperation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-26\" data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4961\">According to European officials, the IAEA resolution may lead to a UN Security Council referral later this summer if Iran does not engage meaningfully. This would be separate from the \u201csnapback\u201d mechanism that could restore UN sanctions on October 18, when the 2015 deal\u2019s sunset clause expires.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-27\" data-start=\"4963\" data-end=\"5217\">The E3 are the only parties able to activate the snapback clause and are considering an August deadline to do so. Macron emphasized Europe should be a central player in any renewed nuclear negotiations due to its deep involvement in the file.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18940\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18940 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/100.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee announced Monday that a building affiliated with the American diplomatic mission in Tel Aviv suffered minor damage due to Iranian missile strikes on Israel overnight.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/100.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/100-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/100-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Iran missile strike Tel Aviv<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-28\" data-start=\"5224\" data-end=\"5273\">U.S. Holds the Leverage in Ending the War<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5415\">A source close to U.S. strategic thinking told reporters that Washington holds the lead role in resolving the Israel-Iran war, saying:\u201cUltimately, there will be one country in charge of ending this war\u2014and that is the United States, with Israel as its partner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-29\" data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5415\">He added that broader international involvement is welcome as long as it doesn\u2019t undercut U.S. or Israeli foreign policy strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan-In an unexpected move, the G7 leaders issued a joint statement Monday affirming Israel\u2019s right to self-defense and opposing Iran\u2019s acquisition of nuclear weapons, as the Israel-Iran war continued. 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