Macron, Trump Dispute Israel-Iran Ceasefire Claims

A diplomatic dispute arose after French President Emmanuel Macron claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada early to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, a claim Trump denied while calling Macron 'publicity-seeking.' Trump asserted his early departure was for 'something much bigger,' without providing details, which led to speculation about his true motives. Macron maintained that Trump had proposed a ceasefire to help de-escalate Middle East tensions and stated France would support any such U.S.-led peace initiative. As hostilities between Israel and Iran intensified, Trump reiterated that Iran must never acquire nuclear weapons and urged civilians to evacuate Tehran. The episode underscored not only escalating Middle East tensions but also strains between U.S. and French leadership. The White House has not clarified the reason for Trump's exit or the status of any ceasefire proposal.