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G7 leaders urge "resolution of the Iranian crisis" in joint statement joined by Trump after earlier resistance, official says
From CNN's Kevin Liptak
Group of 7 leaders called for a resolution to the crisis in the Middle East in a joint statement Monday that an official familiar with the matter said had gained the support of President Donald Trump after language in the draft was adjusted.
“We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza,” said the statement, which was attributed to the “G7 leaders.”
That is typically an indication all had signed on, and an official familiar with the matter said it was issued with Trump’s blessing. CNN has reached out to the White House for comment.
Earlier Monday, officials said Trump had indicated he did not intend to sign onto the draft statement, which was being organized by European leaders at the conference.
But after changing some of the language in the document — including calls for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis and upholding international law — Trump signed off, according to an official familiar with the matter.
It was released as Trump was departing the summit early to return to Washington, where he said he needed to monitor the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.
The statement said the G7 leaders “reiterate our commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.”
“In this context, we affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel. We also affirm the importance of the protection of civilians. Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror. We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon,” the statement reads.
