Middle East crisis live: leaders at G7 issue joint statement calling for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Lebanon to secure US-Iran deal
Global Leaders Push for Ceasefire in Lebanon Amid US-Iran Peace Deal
Middle East crisis live: G7 nations have called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon to bolster the US-Iran agreement, signaling a shift in regional diplomacy. At the end of the G7 summit in France, leaders from the UK, US, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Canada issued a joint statement urging a pause in hostilities to facilitate the implementation of the historic deal. This ceasefire demand is seen as critical to stabilizing the Middle East crisis live and ensuring the security framework underpinning the US-Iran accord remains intact.
G7 Statement Emphasizes Ceasefire for Peace in the Middle East Crisis Live
The G7 joint statement reiterated support for Lebanon’s efforts to disarm Hezbollah and secure arms control, framing the ceasefire as essential for regional stability. "We support, through an immediate robust ceasefire, the Lebanese leadership’s efforts to achieve the disarmament of Hezbollah and the monopoly of arms, and to protect Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty with the appropriate international security guarantees," the document said. This call for a ceasefire is tied to the broader goal of addressing the Middle East crisis live and preventing further escalation.
"In Lebanon, we support, through an immediate robust ceasefire, the Lebanese leadership’s efforts to achieve the disarmament of Hezbollah and the monopoly of arms, and to protect Lebanon’s territorial integrity and sovereignty with the appropriate international security guarantees," the statement said.
Leaders highlighted the US-Iran agreement as a breakthrough in reducing nuclear ambitions and regional tensions. The deal, reportedly finalized under the guidance of former President Donald Trump, includes measures to lift the US naval blockade on Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to maritime trade. While the agreement is seen as a major step, the G7 statement noted that additional negotiations are required to ensure its long-term success in the Middle East crisis live.
NATO and Canada Back US-Iran Accord Amid Middle East Crisis Live
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised the US-Iran deal, calling it a "massive step forward" for peace in the Middle East crisis live. During a press conference in Brussels, Rutte emphasized the readiness of allies to support the initiative led by France and the UK, which aims to secure Iran’s commitment to non-nuclear development. "I know that many allies, through the initiative led by France and the United Kingdom, are ready to support," he said, underscoring optimism about its potential to ease regional tensions.
"I know that many allies, through the initiative led by France and the United Kingdom, are ready to support," Rutte told a press conference in Brussels.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also endorsed the agreement, framing it as a gamechanger for the Middle East crisis live. He noted that the deal could shift focus from immediate conflicts to other global challenges, such as the situation in Ukraine. "Not just for this situation … it allows us – and this is what’s happened in the meeting – to step back and look anew at Ukraine," Trudeau remarked during an interview with CNN. The accord, however, remains a work in progress, with some details still under discussion.
Escalation in Southern Lebanon Sparks Concerns Over Ceasefire Stability
Despite the G7’s call for a ceasefire, tensions in southern Lebanon have intensified, raising fears of a breakdown in the peace process. The Iranian military has warned of retaliation if the ceasefire is not upheld, citing Israeli strikes as a trigger. This escalation highlights the ongoing challenges in the Middle East crisis live, as regional actors test the durability of the agreement. Analysts warn that without sustained compliance, the ceasefire could become a temporary measure rather than a lasting solution.
"We are prepared to respond to any Israeli strikes, as the Middle East crisis live continues to test the resilience of this agreement," an Iranian official stated.