The G7 has reiterated at The Hague that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons. This stance was communicated in a joint statement from the foreign ministers of the G7 nations and the European Union’s high representative, addressing recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East.
The G7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States—along with the European Union as a non-enumerated member—emphasised, “We reaffirm that the Islamic Republic of Iran can never have nuclear weapons, urging Iran to halt its unjustified enrichment activities.”
They called for renewed negotiations aimed at achieving a comprehensive, verifiable, and enduring agreement regarding Iran’s nuclear programme. The G7 urged Iran to promptly restore full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as required by its safeguards obligations, and to provide the IAEA with verifiable information about all nuclear material in the country.
The G7 condemned calls in Iran for the arrest and execution of IAEA Director-General Grossi. They expressed support for the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran, as announced by U.S. President Trump, urging all parties to refrain from actions that might further destabilise the region.
Additionally, the group acknowledged Qatar’s significant role in facilitating the ceasefire and expressed solidarity with both Qatar and Iraq following recent Iranian attacks. They welcomed all regional efforts aimed at stabilisation and de-escalation.
The G7 underscored the importance of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the foundation of global nuclear non-proliferation efforts, stressing that Iran must adhere to its obligations under the treaty. They reaffirmed their commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East, stating, “We reaffirm that Israel has a right to defend itself and reiterate our support for its security.”