Iran must never possess nuclear weapons - G7 leaders
Kyiv • UNN
G7 leaders issued a statement emphasizing that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. They also reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense.

The leaders of the G7 countries issued a joint statement stating that Iran must not have nuclear weapons, and reaffirmed Israel's right to self-defense.
UNN reports this with reference to the website of the Prime Minister of Canada.
We, the leaders of the G7, reaffirm our commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East. In this context, we reaffirm that Israel has the right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for Israel's security.
The leaders of the G7 countries stressed the importance of protecting the civilian population.
Iran is the main source of regional instability and terror. We have consistently stated that Iran can never have nuclear weapons. We call for the resolution of the Iranian crisis to lead to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.
Addendum
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Iran "must not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons or possess them".