European leaders at the G7 summit are preparing to hold the US President accountable for his approach to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. With military exchanges worsening and casualties mounting, they aim to pin him down on his broad Iran strategy, including whether he will leverage his influence to secure a ceasefire.
The Israel-Iran hostilities have unexpectedly taken center stage at the G7, displacing discussions on the war in Ukraine and US trade tariffs. This highlights the immediate global economic implications of a wider conflict in the Middle East. While a collective statement calling for de-escalation is possible, differing levels of support for Israel’s actions among G7 nations could hinder a unified message.
The abrupt cancellation of US-Iran talks on Iran’s civil nuclear program underscores the immediate diplomatic setback caused by the renewed hostilities. A significant hurdle for any future negotiations remains the US’s insistence that Iran relinquishes its right to enrich uranium domestically.
The summit host has reportedly dropped the idea of a joint communique to avoid public disagreements, preferring to focus on issues like critical mineral supply lines and AI. However, European leaders are striving for a common approach on Iran, moving beyond general calls for de-escalation and restraint, and seeking a definitive plan from the US.
