At The Hague, the G7 has made it clear that Iran can never possess nuclear weapons. This declaration was part of a joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of member countries and the high representative of the European Union, in response to recent developments in Iran and the Middle East.
The G7 comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with the European Union included as a non-enumerated member. The statement highlighted, “We reaffirm that the Islamic Republic of Iran can never have nuclear weapons, urging Iran to cease its unjustified enrichment activities.”
The group called for a return to negotiations aimed at establishing a comprehensive, verifiable, and durable agreement concerning Iran’s nuclear programme. The G7 also urged Iran to urgently resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), fulfilling its safeguards obligations, and to provide verifiable information regarding all nuclear materials.
In a show of solidarity, the G7 condemned calls in Iran for the arrest of IAEA Director-General Grossi. They expressed support for the ceasefire between Israel and Iran announced by U.S. President Trump, urging all parties to avoid actions that could destabilise the region further.
The G7 commended Qatar’s role in facilitating the ceasefire and expressed solidarity with Qatar and Iraq following Iranian attacks. They welcomed efforts in the region aiming at stabilisation and de-escalation.
The significance of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a cornerstone of global nuclear non-proliferation was emphasised, with the group insisting on Iran’s compliance with its treaty obligations. They reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East, asserting, “Israel has the right to defend itself, and we support its security.”
