As US escalates war with Iran in West Asia, where do other G7 nations stand?

A group of men inspects the ruins of a police station struck Monday amid the US–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran

• G7 nations bolster Middle East defenses amid US-Iran-Israel tensions
• UK, France, Germany boost surveillance post-Cyprus drone attack
• Japan urges citizen safety in conflict zones, monitors oil supply

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As the conflict between United States, Israel and Iran shows no signs of ending any time soon, G7 nations, reportedly have increased their defences in the Middle East.

None of the G7 democracies publicly expressed condolences after the demise of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, highlighting how many leading Western governments viewed Iran’s leadership and its role in regional conflicts.

The United Kingdom’s Defence Secretary John Healey said very few people would mourn the leader of what he called an “evil regime.” French officials also indicated satisfaction with the development, while leaders in Canada and Australia emphasised Iran’s destabilising role in the region rather than expressing sympathy.

Germany, United Kingdom and France have reportedly stepped up surveillance and increased their defences in the region, especially after a British base in Cyprus was subject to a drone attack.

Here's a look at where G7 nations currently stand -

Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, while opposing the Khamenei regime in Iran, condemned the US-Israeli strikes, stating that they were “inconsistent with international law.” “The United States and Israel have acted without engaging the United Nations or consulting with allies, including Canada,” he added further.

Italy: Italian defence minister Guido Crosetto told parliament Thursday that Italy would send "naval assets" to protect EU member Cyprus. He also said Italy would be sending "air-defence, anti-drone and anti-missile systems" to certain "strategic partners" in the Gulf, confirming a statement from Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

France: French President Emmanuel Macron also called for the ongoing escalation to end, urging the US and Iran to return to the negotiating table. However, Macron added that France stood ready to deploy "necessary resources to protect its closest partners, should they request it."

The UK: Before the strikes between the US and Iran, tensions had already been brewing due to the nuclear talks. During this, the UK government, led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, blocked the US' use of the joint military base in Diego Garcia, triggering an angry rant from US President Donald Trump on Truth Social.

Japan: Japan refrained from expressing support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, but continues to monitor the situation due to the conflict's impact on oil and gas supply.

In an official statement, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called on her cabinet to ensure the safety and evacuation of Japanese nationals in Iran, Israel, and neighbouring countries of Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates as the conflict spread in the West Asia region.

Germany: Following a meeting at the White House between Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the US president stated that Berlin has been "helping out" the US by allowing its military to access certain bases.