BANFF — G7 leaders have signed a draft statement confirming Israel has a “right to defend itself” and calling for “de-escalation” between the two countries. Thus far, Trump has reportedly not signed, according to Reuters. The publication said it has reviewed the draft and heard from two sources President Donald Trump has held off on signing it. The statement further commits to maintaining market stability — particularly energy security — in the region. Trump speaking at a press conference Monday morning in Kananaskis ahead of a G7 meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney remarked “Israel is doing very well right now.” “We’ve always supported Israel, and Israel’s doing very well right now.”Trump was asked if he has heard from intermediaries that Iran wishes to de-escalate.“Yup. They’d like to talk,” said Trump.“But they should have done that before. I (said) they had 60 days,” said Trump, referring to a timeline he gave back in April for Iran to dismantle its nuclear program. “They had 60 days, and on the 61st day, I said, ‘We don't have a deal.’”“They have to make a deal. And it’s painful for both parties, but I would say Iran is not winning this war. They should talk immediately before it’s too late.”When asked if the US should get involved in the war, Trump said, “I don't want to talk about that.”
