G7 leaders unite: preventing Iran’s nuclear rise amid deadly Israel missile strikes

As Iran’s missile attacks on Israel escalate death tolls to 18, G7 leaders, led by Germany’s Friedrich Merz, intensify efforts to block Iran’s nuclear weapons development. This report covers the latest deadly strikes, Iran’s advancing uranium enrichment nearing weapons-grade levels, and the global diplomatic push to contain the crisis.

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The Headline

Iran missile strikes kill 5; G7 unites on nuclear prevention

Key Facts
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards said the latest missile attack employed a new method that caused Israel's multi-layered defence systems to target each other, allowing Iran to successfully hit many targets.Deccan Herald
  • At least five people were killed in the latest Iranian strikes, raising Israel's death toll to 18 since Friday, with at least 100 more wounded in the overnight attacks.Deccan Herald
  • Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the arrogant dictator of Tehran has become a cowardly murderer targeting civilians to deter the IDF from continuing attacks that are collapsing Iran's capabilities.Deccan Herald
  • At the G7 summit in Canada, leaders including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz prioritized preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, ensuring Israel's right to defend itself, avoiding escalation, and creating room for diplomacy amid the Israel-Iran conflict.Deccan Herald
Group of Seven leaders began gathering in the Canadian Rockies on Sunday with the Israel-Iran conflict expected to be a top priority.
Deccan Herald
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If there is a shared mission at this year’s G7 summit, which begins Monday in Canada’s Rocky Mountains, it is a desire to minimize any fireworks at a moment of combustible tensions.
Theguardian
Theguardian
In 2015, Iran reached a landmark deal with the US and other Western countries, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The agreement limited Iran's nuclear program and imposed strict controls in exchange for the easing of sanctions.
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Background Context

Iran's nuclear history and rising enrichment levels

Key Facts
  • Iran's nuclear program began in the 1950s when the pro-Western government started developing a civilian nuclear program with US assistance.Dw
  • In 2015, Iran reached the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with the US and other Western countries, which limited Iran's nuclear program and imposed strict controls in exchange for easing sanctions.Dw
  • The US abandoned the JCPOA in 2018, increasing concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions.Theguardian
  • Iran's uranium enrichment levels have risen to a point that far exceeds civilian energy needs and is close to weapons-grade material, according to the IAEA.Dw
  • At 90% uranium enrichment, Iran would have enough weapons-grade material for approximately 10 nuclear warheads from 400 kilograms of enriched uranium.Dw
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