ALBAWABA- CNN reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has declined to sign a joint G7 statement urging de-escalation between Israel and Iran. This move has created immediate tension with fellow world leaders ahead of the summit in Canada.
Citing an informed source, CNN states that Trump’s refusal marks a direct rift with the G7’s collective diplomatic stance.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the summit, Trump described Iran’s willingness to negotiate as a sign of weakness, stating: “They have to make a deal. It’s painful for both sides, but Iran is not winning this war… and they have to speak up now before it’s too late.”
When pressed about the possibility of U.S. military intervention, Trump declined to elaborate, saying only: “I don’t want to talk about it.”
Reaffirming his administration’s firm backing of Israel, Trump added: “Israel is doing very well, and we have provided it with a lot of support.”
President Trump weighs in on the Iran/Israel conflict: "[Iran would] like to talk, but they should have done that before. They had 60 days and on the 61st day I said, we don't have a deal. They have to make a deal...I'd say Iran is not winning this war. They should talk, and they… pic.twitter.com/nsGhfNf5Cs
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This comes amid escalating Israeli strikes deep inside Iran, including the bombing of Iran’s state radio and television headquarters. Israel’s Defense Minister defended the move, calling it a “preemptive strike against terrorist propaganda.”
According to The Financial Times, Israel’s aerial reach has expanded rapidly. While early in the conflict, Israeli control was limited to a 200-kilometer radius from the Iraqi border, it now reportedly extends deep into Iranian territory, enabling frequent use of attack and reconnaissance drones once considered too vulnerable.
On his part, Iranian Foreign Minister responded defiantly, warning: “The war criminals hiding in Tel Aviv’s bunkers will pay the price. We will eliminate these cowards for as long as it takes to stop their attacks on our people.”
