G7 leaders call for de-escalation but insist Iran must not get nukes

G7 leaders, convened in Canada, issued a joint statement addressing the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. They reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense and emphasized the imperative of protecting civilians. The G7 leaders also reiterated their firm stance that Iran must never possess nuclear weapons, urging de-escalation of hostilities across the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.