G7 foreign ministers have condemned Iran's attacks on its neighbours and the obstruction of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, in a statement issued in Paris on 11 November 2026. The ministers — Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US — met with the EU's High Representative on 9 and 10 November and demanded an end to attacks on civilian vessels. ## What the ministers agreed The ministers said Iran must never be allowed to develop or acquire a nuclear weapon. They commended regional mediators and restated support for diplomatic efforts towards a lasting settlement. They urged Iran to stop supporting non-state armed groups and said that, without a diplomatic solution, they would keep working together to constrain the Iranian regime. ## Hormuz shipping and sanctions The statement condemned the disruption of international trade, energy security and the global economy caused by the obstruction of transit through the Strait of Hormuz. The ministers opposed any tolls, fees or other limitations on passage through the strait and underlined the importance of the defensive work by US Central Command to clear mines and escort civilian vessels. They also recognised a France-UK initiative that could help restore traffic. They reaffirmed snapback sanctions reinstated in September 2025 under UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and urged Iran to resume full cooperation with the IAEA. ## Plots, Fairford and Yemen The ministers expressed grave concern over Iranian involvement in violent plots against their citizens and territories, and recognised the UK's attribution of Iran's role in the RAF Fairford incident on 27 September. On Yemen, they condemned Houthi strikes on Yemen and Saudi Arabia, urged all actors, including Iran, to stop arming the Houthis, and called for the release of 70 detained UN staff. Sources: [joint declaration on GOV.UK](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-declaration-following-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-paris) and [Global Affairs Canada](https://www.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/news/2026/11/joint-statement-following-the-g7-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-paris.html).