G7 members (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union), along with associate members Australia and New Zealand, released a joint statement last week condemning Iran’s attempts to intimidate and assassinate political opponents abroad, as well as spread antisemitism.
“Iranian intelligence services have increasingly attempted to kill, kidnap and harass political opponents abroad, following a disturbing and unacceptable pattern of transnational repression, and clearly undermining state sovereignty,” read the statement issued on Sept. 12.
“Other malign activities include operations to obtain and disclose the personal information of journalists and attacks designed to divide societies and intimidate Jewish communities,” it said.
In July, G7 leaders unequivocally expressed their support for Israel in its conflict against the Iranian regime.
“We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel,” the statement read.
