Italy convenes G7 meeting after Iranian attack on Israel

Italy has called a meeting of the G7 leaders following the major Iranian attack on Israel.

The heads of the seven leading democratic industrialized nations are to meet early Sunday afternoon for a video conference to discuss the attack by Tehran, according to a statement. Italy is currently chairing the G7 group.

US President Joe Biden had previously announced his intention to convene the G7 group, "to coordinate a united diplomatic response to Iran’s brazen attack."

The Group of Seven is an informal forum of Germany, France, Britain, Italy, Japan, Canada and the US.