Trump Cuts G7 Summit Short Over Middle East Crisis
In a surprising move, US President Donald Trump announced an early departure from the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, citing urgent developments in the Middle East. Originally expected to stay through Tuesday, Trump will now return to Washington ahead of schedule to address the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump's Urgent Warning to Iran
During the summit, Trump took to his social media platform to urge residents of Tehran to evacuate immediately, tweeting: “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” without providing additional details or context, sparking further speculation about the seriousness of the situation.
Diplomatic Pressure on Iran Intensifies
Trump expressed confidence that Iran is ready to engage in diplomatic talks, hinting at imminent negotiations to resolve the recent outbreak of hostilities. He told reporters, “I think Iran basically is at the negotiating table where they want to make a deal, and as soon as I leave here, we’re going to be doing something.” His early exit from the summit signals increased US pressure on Tehran to seek a peaceful settlement.
Rising Tensions Within the G7
While the G7 leaders—including those from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—primarily support Israel amid the conflict, divisions emerged over how to respond. Canada and European allies attempted to draft a joint statement addressing the crisis, but Trump withheld US endorsement, complicating consensus.
A White House official defended the president's stance, emphasizing America's leadership role: “Under the strong leadership of President Trump, the United States is back to leading the effort to restore peace around the world. President Trump will continue to work towards ensuring Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon.”
Trade Successes Mark G7 Amidst Unrest
Despite the turmoil, Trump celebrated significant progress during the summit, including signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and its Prime Minister Keir Starmer. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt remarked, “President Trump had a great day at the G7... Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State.”
Implications for Global Stability
Trump's abrupt withdrawal from the summit and vocal warnings have introduced fresh uncertainty into an already volatile Middle Eastern landscape. As Israel escalates its strikes on Iran, the lack of unified G7 response adds complexity to international efforts aimed at de-escalation.
The President reaffirmed his commitment to preventing nuclear proliferation in Iran, stating, “I want to see no nuclear weapon in Iran, and we’re well on our way to making sure that happens.” Nevertheless, disagreements within the G7 over the Ukraine war, the Israel-Iran conflict, and ongoing tariff disputes underscore the challenges facing the alliance.
