Trump Abruptly Departs G7 Summit Amidst Iran-Israel Tensions, Heads Back to Washington

President Donald Trump is cutting short his attendance at the G7 Summit in Canada and returning to Washington. This decision, announced by the White House, comes amidst escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Trump, who had been scheduled to stay until Tuesday, will now leave after dinner with other world leaders. Before the announcement, Trump posted on Truth Social, urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran. He reiterated his stance that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons. Concurrently, Israel has been conducting strikes in Tehran, leading to explosions and air defense fire, though the link between Trump’s post and the attacks remains unclear. Trump has indicated a desire for a deal with Iran, stating that talks are ongoing and expressing optimism about an agreement. However, he has also signaled his reluctance to sign a G7 joint statement on de-escalation between Israel and Iran, reflecting divisions within the summit.