The G7 nations are turning up the heat on Iran, urging it to return to the negotiating table to address its nuclear program. In a joint statement released Monday, foreign ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the U.S. emphasized the need for a “comprehensive, verifiable, and durable” agreement—a diplomatic mic drop aimed at easing tensions. 🎤💥
What’s the G7 Saying?
The group called on Iran to “urgently resume full cooperation” with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), including granting inspectors access to nuclear sites. The move comes as debates over Iran’s nuclear capabilities intensify, with recent strikes in the region adding fuel to the fire. 🔥
Why Does This Matter?
Global security hangs in the balance. The G7 stressed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as the “cornerstone” of preventing nuclear escalation. With Iran’s recent bill to cut IAEA ties sparking alarm, the stakes are higher than ever. 🌐⚠️
While a fragile ceasefire holds in parts of the Middle East, the G7’s unified voice signals a push for diplomacy over discord. Will Tehran respond? The world’s watching. 👀
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