G7 foreign ministers condemn Iran energy attacks; stand ready to act to protect Hormuz shipping
·International — Paris
The foreign ministers of all G7 nations — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, and the US — plus EU top diplomat, issued a joint statement on Day 22 condemning Iran's attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and energy infrastructure. The ministers said they stand ready to 'take necessary measures to support global energy supplies' and reaffirmed the importance of safeguarding maritime routes including the Strait of Hormuz. They expressed support for regional partners facing Iranian attacks.
G7 foreign ministers issued a coordinated joint statement on March 21, 2026 (Day 22) in one of the strongest multilateral responses to the Iran war to date.
SIGNATORIES:
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States + EU High Representative (top EU diplomat)
KEY STATEMENTS:
- 'We stand ready to take necessary measures to support global energy supplies'
- Reaffirmed 'the importance of safeguarding maritime routes, including in the Strait of Hormuz'
- 'We express support to our partners in the region in the face of the unjustifiable attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran and its proxies'
- 'We condemn in the strongest terms the regime's reckless attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure'
SIGNIFICANCE:
The G7 statement represents the highest-level multilateral condemnation of Iran's Hormuz blockade and energy infrastructure attacks. Crucially, the phrase 'ready to take necessary measures' signals willingness for collective action — potentially including naval escort operations or other enforcement measures — if Iran does not reopen the strait. The statement directly complements Trump's 48-hour ultimatum, giving it broader multilateral backing. Japan's inclusion is notable given its LNG dependency on Gulf transit. The EU's participation signals European willingness to act beyond rhetoric on Hormuz security.
UK FM among G7 signatories: condemns Iran's 'reckless attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure.' G7 stands ready to take 'necessary measures' to protect global energy supplies and Hormuz.
US FM among G7 signatories. Statement aligns with Trump's 48-hour ultimatum framework while providing multilateral diplomatic cover. G7 unity signal sent to Iran as deadline clock runs.
No immediate Iranian response to G7 joint statement. Iran has consistently framed its Hormuz restrictions as legitimate self-defence against aggressor nations — the G7 statement directly challenges this framing by invoking international law and civilian infrastructure protection.