Iran criticizes G7 statement, urges bloc to address Israeli strikes

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Tuesday criticized the Group of Seven (G7) for what he described as a failure to address what he called Israel’s unlawful and blatant aggression against Iran.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, Baghaei accused the G7 of overlooking attacks that Tehran says have resulted in civilian casualties and damage to public infrastructure.

The G7 leaders, in their joint statement on Monday, reaffirmed their support for Israel’s right to self-defense. “We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself… Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror,” the statement read.

The bloc reiterated that “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon” and called for a resolution to the Iranian crisis that contributes to a broader de-escalation, including a ceasefire in Gaza.

Baghaei urged permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, particularly those within the G7, to uphold their legal and moral responsibilities under the UN Charter.

“Israel has launched an unprovoked war of aggression against Iran,” Baghaei said, alleging violations of Article 2(4) of the Charter and international norms protecting peaceful nuclear facilities.

He warned that continued inaction by the Security Council could undermine the credibility of the UN and called for an immediate halt to hostilities and accountability for violations of international law.