G7, Canada Urge Restraint After Israel-Iran Escalation

G7 leaders, meeting in Canada, issued a statement affirming Israel's right to self-defense and labeling Iran as the principal source of instability in the Middle East, following an escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran. The Israeli strikes targeted multiple Iranian sites, including nuclear facilities, resulting in the deaths of top Iranian military leaders. In response, Iran launched a swarm of drones, though it remains unclear if any breached Israeli airspace. Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, echoing the G7, urged de-escalation and warned that further military action could trigger a broader regional conflict. Both Canada and the United States have called for restraint and renewed diplomatic efforts, advising Canadians in the region to exercise extreme caution. The conflict has sparked reactions within Canadian communities, underlining the global impact of the crisis.