Rubio Briefs G7 on U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran

Overview

• Japan’s Foreign Ministry said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio updated G7 foreign ministers by phone on the operation and its outlook.
• The Japanese statement noted the G7 shared assessments and confirmed they would continue close coordination on challenges involving Iran.
• Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and emphasized support for resolving the issue through U.S.–Iran dialogue.
• Japan said it is gathering information, maintaining communication with relevant countries, and taking measures to protect its nationals while tracking maritime and air traffic.
• Ukrinform reported that Iran subsequently targeted U.S. bases in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan, and also reported President Donald Trump urging Tehran to halt plans for further strikes.