European leaders arriving at the G7 summit are making it their priority to push the US President for a clear roadmap to peace in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. With military exchanges intensifying and casualties mounting, there’s a strong demand for concrete steps towards de-escalation, going beyond his optimistic assertions of “peace soon.”
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 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.