Iran has sharply criticised the Group of Seven (G7) for what it described as a “one-sided” stance in favour of Israel amid intensifying conflict. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that the G7 ignored Israel’s “unprovoked aggression” while condemning Iran. He said, “The G7 must give up its one-sided rhetoric and tackle the real source of the escalation, Israel’s aggression.”

Baqaei defended Iran’s recent military actions, calling them necessary responses to Israeli attacks. “Does Iran really have any other choice?” he asked. He accused Israel of violating international law and the UN Charter by targeting public facilities and civilian homes in Iran, resulting in significant casualties and destruction.

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G7 Reaffirms Support For Israel

In a joint statement, the G7 affirmed Israel’s right to self-defence and labelled Iran “the principal source of regional instability and terror.” The bloc also reiterated that “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” escalating diplomatic tensions between Tehran and Western powers.

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The conflict erupted Friday when Israel launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Since then, both sides have exchanged missile attacks, raising fears of a broader war across the Middle East. The situation remains volatile, with neither side showing signs of backing down.

Trump Exits G7, Warns Of Wider Conflict

US President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 Summit in Canada, citing the escalating Middle East conflict. He issued a stark warning to residents of Tehran to “immediately evacuate,” hinting at the potential for further strikes.

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirmed that the US is deploying more forces to the region. The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier, initially scheduled to visit Vietnam, has been redirected to the Middle East. The White House stated that US forces are currently in a defensive posture.

Trump Denies Peace Talks, Slams Macron

After his early departure, Trump took to Truth Social to deny reports of peace negotiations with Iran. “If they want to talk, they know how to reach me,” he said. Trump also criticised French President Emmanuel Macron for suggesting he was heading back to Washington to work on a ceasefire. “Wrong!” Trump wrote. “Much bigger than that. Stay tuned!”