🔶 G7 emphasizes nuclear restraint and intensifying pressure on Tehran

At the end of their two-day meeting in Paris (9 and 10 November), the foreign ministers of the G7 countries issued a joint statement in which they adopted firm positions regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear program, maritime security, and regional and international activities.

Senior G7 diplomats, emphasizing that “Iran should never obtain nuclear weapons,” supported the efforts of regional mediators to reach a durable agreement.

However, the statement also states that in the absence of a diplomatic solution, these countries will continue coordinating their application of economic and political restrictions against the Iranian government.

The group also reiterated its commitment to fully implement the UN Security Council sanctions that were reinstated in September 2025 through the “snapback mechanism” (UN Security Council Resolution 2231).

Member countries asked Tehran to return to full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency and to revive transparency regarding its nuclear program.

The G7 strongly condemned Iran’s attacks on neighboring countries and the creation of disruption to the global economy by undermining the transit route through the Strait of Hormuz.

While opposing any imposition of charges, illegal costs, or restrictions in this waterway, these countries backed mine-clearing operations and escorting of non-military fleets by the U.S. Central Command—CENTCOM—as well as the independent defense initiative of Britain and France.

In another section of the statement, Iran is explicitly asked to stop providing support and arming non-state armed groups in the Middle East, including Yemen’s Houthis.

The foreign ministers of the seven industrialized countries expressed serious concern about Iran’s involvement in “violent plots” on their own soil.

They, referencing the incident of 27 September at the Fairford air base, supported the UK position that Iran was behind the event, and warned Tehran that they stand together with it in defending national sovereignty.

In addition, Iran and North Korea’s provision of military and armaments aid to Russia to further the war in Ukraine also faced strong condemnation from the group.