Israel-Iran Conflict Escalates, Trump Returns for Talks

Hostilities between Israel and Iran have escalated, with Israeli strikes on Iranian cities and Iranian retaliatory attacks causing increasing civilian casualties on both sides. President Donald Trump cut short his G7 Summit visit to return to Washington for urgent talks, warning Iran to evacuate and emphasizing that 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.' French President Macron stated that Trump is considering a ceasefire, while cautioning against regime change in Iran. The U.S. has deployed additional military assets, including F-35 fighter jets, to the region to bolster its defenses. Jordan’s King Abdullah II warned the European Parliament that the conflict threatens to expand beyond the Middle East. G7 leaders expressed support for Israel and labeled Iran as a source of regional instability, amplifying global concern over further escalation.