The leaders of G7 nations have called for a "de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza". In a joint statement, they also reiterated their "commitment to peace and stability" in the region, adding that within this context "Israel has a right to defend itself".

While in Canada at the G-7 summit, President Trump resisted signing onto a planned statement that the Canadian delegation had been working up related to de-escalation between Israel and Iran, according to people familiar with the talks.

A resolution by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia would require congressional approval before U.S. troops could engage in hostilities against Iran. He said Americans don’t want another “forever war.”