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G7 Summit Opens in Canadian Rockies as Israel-Iran Fighting Escalates

Host Prime Minister Mark Carney canceled the customary final communique to manage divisions, transitioning to private talks on Ukraine support alongside looming US tariffs.

Mountains provide the backdrop to a G7 sign in Banff, Alberta, on Sunday, ahead of the G7 Summit.
Then German Chancellor Angela Merkel deliberates with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit on June 9, 2018, in Charlevoix, Canada.
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Overview

  • President Trump vetoed an Israeli proposal to assassinate Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, underscoring US caution against further escalation.
  • Canada’s decision to forgo a joint communique reflects deep splits among members and a shift toward bilateral diplomacy.
  • President Trump is set to meet Prime Minister Carney in a one-on-one session Monday morning before broader discussions begin.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is attending to secure continued military and economic backing for Ukraine.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the administration may extend its pause on sweeping July 9 tariffs to allow more time for trade negotiations.