Trump Leaves G7 Early Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump left the 2025 G7 summit in Canada early due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, cutting short his participation after dinner with other world leaders. His departure was confirmed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who cited urgent Middle East developments as the reason. Prior to leaving, Trump issued a stern warning to Tehran to evacuate immediately and hinted at potential U.S. actions upon his return to Washington, raising concerns over a possible escalation in the conflict. The remaining G7 leaders condemned Iran as the principal source of regional instability, affirmed Israel's right to self-defense, and called for a ceasefire in Gaza. Trump’s early exit also meant he missed key summit discussions with leaders such as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the G7 refocused on regional security and the implications of the Middle East crisis. Meanwhile, U.S. officials maintained that American military actions remain defensive, despite reports of possible involvement in strikes on Iranian targets, underscoring the delicate and volatile situation.