Europe Pushes Trump for Concrete Plan on Middle East De-escalation at G7

As the G7 summit commences in the Canadian Rockies, European leaders are intensifying their efforts to get a definitive strategy from the US President on the Israel-Iran conflict. With military exchanges escalating and casualties mounting, there’s a strong desire to understand how the President envisions “peace soon” and what steps he’ll take to achieve it, particularly regarding a potential ceasefire.
The urgency of the Middle East situation has unexpectedly become the central focus of the summit, pushing aside other critical global issues. This highlights the international community’s concern over the conflict’s potential to destabilize the global economy. While a collective call for de-escalation is anticipated, the G7 members hold differing views on the extent of support for Israel’s recent military actions.
The cancellation of US-Iran nuclear talks, originally slated for last Sunday, underscores the immediate impact of the renewed hostilities. For diplomacy to resume, the persistent disagreement over Iran’s right to enrich uranium within its borders will need to be addressed. This issue has been a long-standing impediment to progress.
With the host nation opting against a joint communique to prevent public discord, the focus is intended to be on other pressing matters. However, European leaders remain committed to finding a unified approach on Iran, moving beyond general calls for restraint, and pressing the US for a clear de-escalation roadmap for the region.