Italy, currently holding the rotating presidency of the G7, has called for a video meeting of G7 leaders on Sunday to address the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
The meeting comes in the wake of Iran’s retaliatory attack following a suspected Israeli airstrike on Iran’s embassy compound in Damascus earlier this month, raising concerns about the potential for a wider regional conflict.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed deep concern over the situation and emphasized the need to prevent further destabilization in the region. The G7 leaders will convene to discuss the matter and explore potential diplomatic responses to mitigate the escalating tensions.
G7 leaders condemn Iran (Credits: Reuters)
President Joe Biden has pledged a coordinated diplomatic response from the G7 countries to the recent drone and missile attack, which he condemned. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani echoed the sentiment, expressing hope for restraint from the Israeli government in its response to the situation.
The G7 comprises the United States, Canada, Italy, Britain, France, Germany, and Japan. The foreign ministers of these countries are scheduled to meet on the Italian island of Capri from April 17-19 to further address the ongoing developments and potential diplomatic solutions.
The Iranian attack on Israel late Saturday, which came in response to the suspected Israeli air strike on Iran’s embassy compound in Damascus, has intensified tensions in the region. Italy, as the current holder of the G7 presidency, has taken the initiative to convene a meeting of G7 leaders to discuss the situation and coordinate a response.
President Joe Biden (Credits: ABC News)
The meeting is scheduled to take place in the early afternoon in Europe, indicating the urgency with which the G7 nations are approaching the issue. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized the importance of preventing further destabilization in the region, underscoring the need for concerted diplomatic efforts.
President Biden’s commitment to a coordinated G7 response underscores the gravity of the situation and the shared concern among G7 nations regarding the potential escalation of conflict.
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani’s call for restraint from the Israeli government reflects a desire to avoid further escalation and maintain diplomatic avenues for resolution.
The upcoming meeting of G7 foreign ministers on the Italian island of Capri further demonstrates the commitment of G7 nations to addressing the situation comprehensively and exploring diplomatic solutions.
As tensions continue to simmer, the international community is closely watching developments in the region, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the escalating crisis.
