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Israel-Iran conflict set to dominate G7 summit

Israel-Iran conflict set to dominate G7 summit

15 June 2025byThe editor

Instead of Ukraine and Donald Trump’s tariff war, the main subject of discussion for world leaders will be the Middle East.

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