Trump, Rubio Cut G7 Summit Short Over Israel-Iran Tensions

At the 2025 G7 Summit in Canada, President Donald Trump abruptly left early to address escalating tensions in the Middle East, urging civilians in Tehran to evacuate immediately amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Trump emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ordered the National Security Council to prepare for crisis management upon his return to Washington. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also cut his G7 trip short, returning to the U.S. alongside Trump. Despite Trump's strong warnings on social media for Iran to evacuate, U.S. officials clarified that the military posture remains defensive, aiming to ensure peace through strength and pursue a diplomatic resolution. French President Emmanuel Macron, meanwhile, called for restraint and cautioned against forced regime change in Iran, highlighting the complexity of the crisis. The early departures underscored the gravity of the Middle East conflict overshadowing the summit's agenda.