Trump Returns to G7 Summit Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis

President Donald Trump has returned to the Group of Seven summit in Kananaskis, Canada, marking his first major international gathering of his second term amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The summit, initially planned to focus on non-controversial issues like global supply chains for critical minerals, has been overshadowed by the Israel-Iran conflict, which threatens to disrupt the agenda and unity among G7 leaders. Other leaders are cautious about provoking Trump, with no expectation of a joint communique on divisive topics such as Ukraine or climate change. The Trump administration strongly supports Israel's recent military campaign against Iran, despite Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu openly defying Trump's call for a diplomatic solution. Past G7 meetings with Trump have been marked by discord, including his 2018 walkout in Canada and inflammatory remarks toward Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, contributing to lingering tensions. This summit tests the G7's ability to maintain unity in a complex international situation while managing Trump's unpredictable diplomatic style.