Trump Leaves G7 Amid Israel-Iran Crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada a day early due to urgent developments in the Israel-Iran conflict, citing Middle East tensions as his reason for returning to Washington. Trump denied French President Emmanuel Macron's claim that he was seeking a ceasefire, instead emphasizing his demand that Iran never acquire nuclear weapons and calling for the evacuation of Tehran. The G7 leaders issued a joint call for de-escalation in the Middle East, but Trump expressed skepticism about negotiations with Iran, preferring a 'real end' to the conflict. Trump's early departure overshadowed the summit's other business, including the finalization of a U.S.-U.K. trade agreement and ongoing talks with Japan, the EU, and Canada. Observers noted his confrontational approach with European leaders and efforts to assert U.S. dominance diplomatically and militarily. The situation remains volatile, with global leaders and markets watching for further escalation or diplomatic progress.