Tensions Run High at G7 Summit as World Leaders Confront Iran-Israel Crisis and Trade Fears

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Tensions Run High at G7 Summit as World Leaders Confront Iran-Israel Crisis and Trade Fears

 

Leaders from the world's most powerful economies gathered in the Canadian Rockies on Sunday for the Group of Seven summit, convened under the shadow of an escalating crisis between Israel and Iran, and the mounting unpredictability of U.S. trade policies under President Donald Trump.

 

Set against the backdrop of the stunning Kananaskis landscape in Alberta, the summit was already expected to be contentious. But events in the Middle East, including Israeli airstrikes and Iran’s retaliatory attacks, have intensified the stakes. Many leaders appeared blindsided by the severity of the conflict, which added a new level of urgency to already fraught diplomatic talks.

 

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that he had spoken with both Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the escalating situation. “I expect intense discussions will continue at the summit,” Starmer said, acknowledging the growing complexity of international diplomacy in a more volatile world.

 

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, this year’s summit host, made the rare decision to forgo issuing the traditional joint communique, a move that signals just how fractured the consensus among world leaders has become. With most attendees looking to dissuade Trump from imposing additional tariffs, the summit risks devolving into a series of fragmented bilateral talks rather than a unified front.

 

Trump’s presence has been anything but conventional. He arrived wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and was welcomed by four Mounties, setting a defiant tone from the start. In recent weeks, the president made inflammatory comments suggesting Canada could be absorbed as the 51st U.S. state and has reiterated his previous interest in acquiring Greenland. These remarks sparked international outrage and further strained relations with allies.

 

French President Emmanuel Macron, in a pointed rebuke, made a symbolic stop in Greenland en route to Canada. “Everybody in France, the European Union thinks that Greenland is not to be sold, not to be taken,” he said during a press conference. His statement was met with applause from the local audience. “The situation in Greenland is clearly a wakeup call for all Europeans. Let me tell you very directly that you’re not alone,” Macron added, underscoring Europe’s collective resistance to what many view as American overreach.

 

Leaders outside the G7, including heads of state from India, Ukraine, Brazil, South Africa, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, and the UAE, were also invited by Carney in hopes of broadening the dialogue and reinforcing multilateral cooperation. Nonetheless, trade remains a central issue. As he departed the White House, Trump was asked whether he would announce any trade deals at the summit. “We have our trade deals. All we have to do is send a letter: ‘This is what you’re going to have to pay.’ But I think we’ll have a few, few new trade deals,” he said.

 

Starmer, for his part, has come under scrutiny for what many see as a failure to push back strongly against Trump’s rhetoric regarding Canada. Particularly in Canada, criticism has mounted over his silence on Trump’s 51st state remarks. Asked whether he had confronted Trump about the issue, Starmer told the Associated Press, “I’m not going to get into the precise conversations I’ve had, but let me be absolutely clear: Canada is an independent, sovereign country and a much-valued member of the Commonwealth.”

 

The war in Ukraine remains another priority on the agenda. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to attend and meet with Trump, marking their first interaction since a bruising Oval Office meeting months ago that highlighted the diplomatic risks of dealing with the American president.

 

As leaders attempt to navigate a world increasingly shaped by unpredictable conflicts and political disruption, the G7 summit appears less a forum of consensus than a mirror reflecting the global fractures that define the current moment.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from AP  2025-06-17

 

 

[Tug]

God I wish we had a different president representing us,he’s personally responsible for a lot of the problems we are facing right now.just were is Angela now?we need a nanny!

[FlorC]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

Leaders from the world's most powerful economies

But not China ?

[johng]

14 minutes ago, FlorC said:

But not China ?

but not Russia remember it was the G8.

[renaissanc]

The uselessness of the G7 and the United Nations, the wars, global disunity,moral and spiritual decline, and injustice indicate the unstoppable decline of the current world order.  “Soon,” Baha’u’llah Himself has prophesied, “will the present-day order be rolled up, and a new one spread out in its stead.” And again: “By Myself! The day is approaching when We will have rolled up the world and all that is therein, and spread out a new Order in its stead.” 

[lou norman]

3 minutes ago, renaissanc said:

The uselessness of the G7 and the United Nations, the wars, global disunity,moral and spiritual decline, and injustice indicate the unstoppable decline of the current world order.  “Soon,” Baha’u’llah Himself has prophesied, “will the present-day order be rolled up, and a new one spread out in its stead.” And again: “By Myself! The day is approaching when We will have rolled up the world and all that is therein, and spread out a new Order in its stead.” 

Sounds like the ultimate celestial spring cleaning! Out with the old, in with the divine upgrade. Hope it comes with better WiFi.

[BLMFem]

2 hours ago, johng said:

but not Russia remember it was the G8.

Why should they? They're not even top 10. Besides, they're an international pariah due to their murderous war in Ukraine and their war crime dictator.

[Eric Loh]

Fled early to avoid signing the G7 statement on Iran-Israel de-escalation. What a coward. 

[Bkk Brian]

9 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Fled early to avoid signing the G7 statement on Iran-Israel de-escalation. What a coward. 

False

 

“We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel,” the G7 leaders stated, making their position on Israel’s actions clear amid recent flare-ups in the region.

 

G7 Backs Israel, Condemns Iran Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

 

[Hummin]

8 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

False

 

“We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel,” the G7 leaders stated, making their position on Israel’s actions clear amid recent flare-ups in the region.

 

G7 Backs Israel, Condemns Iran Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

 

Sit back and fasten the seat belts

 

Israel will get their Armageddon war sooner than we thought would happens. 
 

Usa bolster their presence in the Middle East. Looks like Trump will get his war finely!

US bolsters Trump's Middle East military options by moving refueling aircraft, officials say

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-bolsters-military-options-trump-with-refueling-aircraft-officials-say-2025-06-16/

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, Hummin said:

Sit back and fasten the seat belts

 

Israel will get their Armageddon war sooner than we thought would happens. 
 

Usa bolster their presence in the Middle East. Looks like Trump will get his war finely!

US bolsters Trump's Middle East military options by moving refueling aircraft, officials say

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-bolsters-military-options-trump-with-refueling-aircraft-officials-say-2025-06-16/

What on earth has that got to do with the post I responded to giving false information?

[Eric Loh]

7 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

False

 

“We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel,” the G7 leaders stated, making their position on Israel’s actions clear amid recent flare-ups in the region.

 

G7 Backs Israel, Condemns Iran Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

 

He should sign on the statement to call on Iran and Israel to de-escalate. By not doing, there is a possibility that he will deploy US military assets to join Israel to dismantle Iran's nuclear facilities and abandoning diplomacy. So basically going back on his words to stop ëndless war". 

[Bkk Brian]

4 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

He should sign on the statement to call on Iran and Israel to de-escalate. By not doing, there is a possibility that he will deploy US military assets to join Israel to dismantle Iran's nuclear facilities and abandoning diplomacy. So basically going back on his words to stop ëndless war". 

He did. Read it, its more than a headline........

 

But you obviously prefer to spread misinformation

 

 

[Hummin]

8 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

What on earth has that got to do with the post I responded to giving false information?

Israel goes against all advises and attacks Iran, USA follow up. You claimed Israel have the right to preemptively attacks in Iran. 
 

Defending Israel for everything they do without one critical thought. Everyday you are here and defends Israel, and calling everyone out as liers, false information, ,,,,,,,,,,, 

[Eric Loh]

7 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

He did. Read it, its more than a headline........

 

But you obviously prefer to spread misinformation

 

 

I apologies. He did signed and then left. My bad. 

 

Meanwhile refueling aircrafts and aircraft carrier Nimitz heading towards Middle-East. 

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, Hummin said:

Israel goes against all advises and attacks Iran, USA follow up. You claimed Israel have the right to preemptively attacks in Iran. 
 

Defending Israel for everything they do without one critical thought. Everyday you are here and defends Israel, and calling everyone out as liers, false information, ,,,,,,,,,,, 

You are arguing with yourself. Deflection from the facts I posted

[Bkk Brian]

1 minute ago, Eric Loh said:

I apologies. He did signed and then left. My bad. 

 

Meanwhile refueling aircrafts and aircraft carrier Nimitz heading towards Middle-East. 

Meanwhile refueling aircrafts and aircraft carrier Nimitz heading towards Middle-East.

 

Good move, same as the UK moving assets nearby. No trusting Iranian terrorists

[Nick Carter icp]

15 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

He should sign on the statement to call on Iran and Israel to de-escalate. By not doing, there is a possibility that he will deploy US military assets to join Israel to dismantle Iran's nuclear facilities and abandoning diplomacy. So basically going back on his words to stop ëndless war". 

 

   He shouldn't sigh anything , he should send Israel those big bombs to quickly finish the job

[hotsun]

4 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Israel goes against all advises and attacks Iran, USA follow up. You claimed Israel have the right to preemptively attacks in Iran. 
 

Defending Israel for everything they do without one critical thought. Everyday you are here and defends Israel, and calling everyone out as liers, false information, ,,,,,,,,,,, 

Thats what leftists dont understand. If israel doesnt defend themselves who will? If it comes down to the whole world being against them the only choice they have is to fight until the end. And i think the world is beginning to get over the virtue signalling now theres no right or wrong theres just two sides

[Nick Carter icp]

3 minutes ago, hotsun said:

Thats what leftists dont understand. If israel doesnt defend themselves who will? If it comes down to the whole world being against them the only choice they have is to fight until the end. And i think the world is beginning to get over the virtue signalling now theres no right or wrong theres just two sides

 

   Its just dawned on  a few anti Israelis that they are now on Irans side of the conflict .

   They side with Iran .

[Hummin]

7 minutes ago, hotsun said:

Thats what leftists dont understand. If israel doesnt defend themselves who will? If it comes down to the whole world being against them the only choice they have is to fight until the end. And i think the world is beginning to get over the virtue signalling now theres no right or wrong theres just two sides

you continue with leftists again, the most stupid repetitive arguments you guys can defend yourself with. Lame

[hotsun]

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

you continue with leftists again, the most stupid repetitive arguments you guys can defend yourself with. Lame

It affects europe more than it affects me. You are backing the wrong horse

[Social Media]

@Hummin a couple of personal attacks/flames removed. 

[Nick Carter icp]

1 minute ago, Hummin said:

And you as stupid thinking if against Israel, you must be hamas and Iran friends. Oh my, the stupidity never ends

 

  🙂 All those fervent supports of those groups attacking Israel have slowly and quietly  shuffled away from Hamas and Iran .

   So now you oppose BOTH side in the conflict ?

I do think that things would have been different if Hamas , Hezbollah and Iran were winning the war 

[darbie-foos]

anyone been to Kananaskis country? Beautiful location in the Canadian Rockies, been there twice once in 2010 and 2015, incredibly pristine country. love it.