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The G7 foreign ministers have pressed Iran to restart nuclear negotiations and comply with IAEA inspections. Their statement emphasizes the need for a durable agreement addressing Iran's nuclear activities. This comes after recent hostilities between Israel and Iran, which saw airstrikes and missile attacks before a ceasefire. The G7 reaffirmed the NPT's role in preventing nuclear proliferation.

Key Points: G7 Urges Iran to Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Middle East Tensions

  • G7 calls for verifiable Iran nuclear deal
  • Urges IAEA cooperation amid safeguards concerns
  • Follows Israel-Iran ceasefire after 12-day conflict
  • Stresses NPT importance for non-proliferation
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G7 FMs call for resumption of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program

G7 foreign ministers demand Iran return to nuclear negotiations and cooperate with IAEA inspectors following recent Israel-Iran clashes.

"We underscore the centrality of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. – G7 Joint Statement"

Ottawa, July 1

The Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers called for the resumption of negotiations to reach a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear program.

In a joint statement on Iran and the Middle East issued by Global Affairs Canada, the foreign ministers called on Iran to urgently resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as required by its safeguards obligations and to provide the IAEA with verifiable information about all nuclear material in Iran, including by providing access to IAEA inspectors, Xinhua news agency reported.

"We underscore the centrality of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the cornerstone of the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. It is essential that Iran remains party to and fully implements its obligations under the Treaty," read the statement.

G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as the high representative of the European Union, met in The Hague on June 25 and discussed recent events in the Middle East.

Israel launched a series of major airstrikes on June 13 targeting nuclear and military sites across Iran, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians, and injuring many others.

Iran retaliated with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks on Israeli territory, causing casualties and damage.

A ceasefire between the two countries was reached on June 24, ending 12 days of fighting.

- IANS

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Priya S
Why is the world only focusing on Iran's nuclear program when Israel has nuclear weapons too? Double standards much? 😒 India should maintain its independent foreign policy and not blindly follow G7 diktats.
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Aditya G
The ceasefire is fragile. India has good relations with both Iran and Israel - maybe we can play mediator role? Our diplomats have experience in complex negotiations. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the G7's efforts, their statement feels toothless without concrete consequences for non-compliance. The IAEA needs more authority to conduct inspections anywhere, anytime in Iran.
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Nikhil C
India should focus on securing Chabahar port agreements regardless of these tensions. Our strategic interests in the region are different from G7 countries. Energy security and connectivity matter more than taking sides.
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Meera T
The civilian casualties in this conflict are heartbreaking 💔 Whether Iranian or Israeli, innocent lives are being lost. The world needs to push harder for peaceful solutions instead of just issuing statements.

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