G7 drama: Why Trump does not intend to sign joint statement on Iran; ‘There’s no reason’ – Times of India

President Donald Trump does not intend to sign the joint statement drafted by G7 leaders in Canada calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran. A senior White House official told CNN that the president feels that there is no reason at this time for him to sign on to the statement given what he had already said publicly about the conflict. While Trump’s reluctance makes G7 a divided house, the senior official said Trump’s attendance was his way of showing unity. “Under the strong leadership of President Trump, the United States is back to leading the effort to restore peace around the world. President Trump will continue to work towards ensuring Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon,” a White House official said in response to a question about Trump’s plans when it came to the joint statement.

Israel has a right to defend and…

The draft statement, spearheaded by European officials at the summit, says Israel has a right to defend itself and Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon. European officials, led by French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, were hoping to finalize a consensus among the leaders about the Middle East situation alongside the summit’s host, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.A senior Canadian official said delegations representing the seven G7 leaders would continue to work on the language of the statement, and that European leaders in particular are still engaged in the hopes of reaching a consensus, CNN reported.

‘Iran not winning’

Ahead of the G7 summit, Trump said Iran wants to talk as they are not winning against Israel. “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties, but I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late,” Trump said. Tehran has reportedly asked Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman to press President Donald Trump to use his influence on Israel to agree to an immediate ceasefire with Iran, Reuters reported.