The war in Iran will present the G7 countries with one of the most significant diplomatic tests in modern history.
The group - comprising the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United Kingdom - has come under strain during both of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tenures.
However, the decision by Washington and Tel Aviv to attack Iran on Feb. 28 and trigger a widespread wave of strikes across the Middle East and international military bases in the region, will test the alliance under extreme circumstances.
France, which currently holds the G7 presidency, has called an emergency meeting to address the Middle East. Finance Minister Roland Lescure said he and his counterparts, as well as G7 central bank governors, will meet over the coming days.
Speaking to Franceinfo radio, he said: “I have spoken to various counterparts, in particular [U.S. Treasury Secretary] Scott Bessent ... to discuss the state of the situation, so we can assess any responses that might be needed.”
