President Donald Trump departed the G7 summit in Canada ahead of schedule as the military confrontation between Israel and Iran escalated, prompting global concern and calls for de-escalation.
The president’s early exit sparked speculation about U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire, following a public statement by French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron claimed that Trump had informed G7 leaders that negotiations were underway to halt hostilities between Israel and Iran. However, Trump swiftly denied that account.
“My departure has nothing to do with a ceasefire,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “It’s something much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay tuned!”
G7 Pushes for De-escalation
Just hours before Trump’s departure, the G7 nations, including the United States, issued a joint statement urging both sides in the conflict to seek a resolution and begin broader de-escalation across the Middle East. The statement came after days of mounting violence that began when Israel launched a surprise offensive on Iranian targets last Friday.
Despite the G7 consensus, President Trump was reportedly reluctant to endorse the statement initially and has continued to issue increasingly confrontational messages, including a stark warning to Iranian civilians to evacuate Tehran.
Escalating Military Conflict
Since the initial Israeli strikes, which reportedly targeted Iranian military officials and nuclear facilities, Israel has continued to launch missile barrages into Iranian territory. In response, Iran has fired volleys of ballistic missiles at Israeli cities, resulting in significant damage and civilian casualties on both sides.
Diplomatic sources indicate that Iran is open to negotiating an end to the conflict and resuming stalled talks over its nuclear program—but only on the condition that Israel halts its ongoing airstrikes.
“There will be no talks while bombs continue to fall,” an Iranian diplomat told reporters on condition of anonymity.
Uncertain Next Steps
While speculation persists about potential U.S. mediation efforts, Trump’s cryptic comments suggest broader strategic concerns may be driving his administration’s response. Neither the White House nor the State Department has clarified the president’s remarks.
The rapid deterioration of security in the region has raised alarms globally, with world leaders urging restraint. With both Israel and Iran sustaining casualties and continuing their military offensives, the window for diplomacy appears narrow.
As the crisis unfolds, attention now shifts to Washington, where President Trump is expected to brief officials and potentially unveil next steps. Whether those steps will involve ceasefire negotiations, expanded military support, or a shift in U.S. policy remains to be seen.
