The Israeli and US military launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran on February 28, 2026, over its alleged development of a nuclear program. Iran consistently stated that the program was peaceful in nature. In retaliation to US-Israeli attacks, Iran launched operation True Promise 4.

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The G7 countries called on Iran to resume cooperation with the IAEA and committed to continuing to implement the snapback mechanism for international sanctions against Iran, a joint statement read.

Following the US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, Iran limited cooperation with the IAEA and access to nuclear facilities, stating that all decisions regarding cooperation with the organization rest with Iran's Supreme National Security Council. The countries also reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement their obligations under all relevant UN Security Council resolutions and sanctions that were reinstated in September 2025 through the snapback mechanism, the statement added. In addition, the G7 countries called on Iran to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and supported the initiative of France and the United Kingdom to create a coalition to open the strait. They also urged Iran to cease its support for Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in its conflict with Saudi Arabia and accused Iran of carrying out attacks on other countries, including allegedly on RAF Fairford in the UK.

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© AP Photo / Vahid SalemiТехник работает на заводе по конверсии урана недалеко от города Исфахан, Иран

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The G7 countries called on Iran to resume cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and committed to continuing to implement their obligations under the snapback mechanism for international sanctions against Iran, a joint statement read.

"We urged Iran to return to compliance with its international obligations, and in particular to resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in order to restore transparency regarding the nature of its nuclear program," the statement read on Wednesday.

The countries also reaffirmed their commitment to fully implement their obligations under all relevant UN Security Council resolutions and sanctions that were reinstated in September 2025 through the snapback mechanism, the statement added.

In addition, the G7 countries called on Iran to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and supported the initiative of France and the United Kingdom to create a coalition to open the strait.

They also urged Iran to cease its support for Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, in its conflict with Saudi Arabia and accused Iran of carrying out attacks on other countries, including allegedly on RAF Fairford in the UK.

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