# G7 Statement Expresses Support for Israel and Calls Iran Source of Instability

> The G7 expressed support for Israel and called Iran a source of regional instability, urging de-escalation amid rising tensions. Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, launched Friday, sparked deadly exchanges. The G7 reaffirmed…

Published: 2026-09-16 · Desk: Latest · Source: Ashraq Al-Awsat

The Group of Seven (G7) nations expressed support for Israel in a statement issued late Monday, labeling its regional rival Iran as a source of instability in the Middle East. The G7 leaders called for a broader de-escalation of hostilities across the region.

The ongoing air conflict between Israel and Iran began on Friday, when Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iranian facilities, describing the move as a preemptive strike to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. The escalation has alarmed a region already tense since the start of Israel’s military offensive in Gaza in October 2023.

"We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel," the G7 statement read. It continued: "Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror." The statement also emphasized that "Iran can never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon."

Since Friday, both nations have exchanged strikes. Iranian officials report more than 220 deaths—mostly civilians—while Israel claims 24 civilians have been killed. Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons and maintains that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, consistent with its commitments under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Israel, not a signatory to the NPT, is widely believed to possess nuclear weapons, although it neither confirms nor denies this.

Amid the crisis, U.S. President Donald Trump announced he would leave the G7 summit in Canada early to return to Washington. While the United States has said it is not directly involved in Israel's attacks on Iran, Trump confirmed on Friday that the U.S. was aware of the strikes in advance and praised them as "excellent." Washington has also warned Iran against targeting American interests or personnel in the region.

The G7 statement urged that resolving the crisis with Iran should lead to broader de-escalation in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. It also noted that member nations are prepared to coordinate efforts to maintain stability in global energy markets.

On Monday, an Israeli airstrike hit Iran’s state broadcaster. In a social media post, Trump urged, "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran."

Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held phone discussions with his British, French, and EU counterparts on the unfolding Israel-Iran conflict. The U.S. government reaffirmed that it still seeks a nuclear agreement with Iran.

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