G7 Tries To Diffuse World Hotspots.
World leaders had gathered in Canada with the specific goal of helping to defuse a series of pressure points, only to be disrupted by a showdown over Iran’s nuclear program that could escalate in dangerous and uncontrollable ways. Israel launched an aerial bombardment campaign against Iran on Friday, and Iran has hit back with missiles and drones.
Trump left the summit in the Canadian Rocky Mountain resort of Kananaskis a day early late Monday, saying: “I have to be back, very important.” As conflict between Israel and Iran intensified, he declared that Tehran should be evacuated “immediately” — while also expressing optimism about a deal to stop the violence.
Before leaving, Trump joined the other leaders in issuing a statement saying Iran “can never have a nuclear weapon” and calling for a “de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.” Getting unanimity — even on a short and broadly worded statement — was a modest measure of success for the group. APNews.com
The World tinderbox continues to be on the cusp of wider conflicts as World Powers sit on the sidelines and try to deescalate conflicts around the Globe. Sitting on the fringes of conflicts may not be viable in the near future with various wars threatening to draw in much more powerful nations. The conflicts of the Middle East continue to be a vexing problem that no nation regardless of how powerful can resolve.
