US official says Trump not signing G7 statement on Israel-Iran de-escalation

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Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, right, and US President Donald Trump, second right, during the first working session at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, Monday June 16, 2025. (AP)
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  • Canadian and European diplomats said G7 attendees are continuing discussions on the conflict at the summit in Canada, which ends on Tuesday

CALGARY, Alberta: A US official said on Monday that President Donald Trump would not sign a draft statement from Group of Seven leaders calling for de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict.
The draft statement, seen by Reuters, also commits to safeguarding market stability, including energy markets, says Iran must never have a nuclear weapon, and that Israel has the right to defend itself.
Canadian and European diplomats said G7 attendees are continuing discussions on the conflict at the summit in Canada, which ends on Tuesday.

 

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