Trump Says Reason For Leaving G7 Summit Early 'Much Bigger' Than Iran-Israel Ceasefire
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President Donald Trump said his decision to leave the G7 Summit earlier than scheduled had “nothing to do” with a potential ceasefire between Israel and Iran but something “much bigger,” a few hours after he left the summit in Canada and made a post warning people to “immediately evacuate” the Iranian capital, Tehran.

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In a post on his Truth Social Platform, Trump attacked French President Emmanuel Macron, describing him as “Publicity seeking,” for his statement that Trump had flown out of the summit early to work out a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and “then kick-start broader discussions.”

Trump said Macron “has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire,” and claimed it was something “Much bigger than that.”

Trump departed the G7 Summit early and returned to Washington on Monday night to “attend to many important matters,” White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

Earlier on Monday evening, Trump wrote on Truth Social: “Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON…Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”

The president then blamed the situation on Iran’s refusal to sign “the ‘deal’ I told them to sign,” and added: “What a shame, and waste of human life.

What Else Do We Know About Trump’s Early Exit From The G7 Summit?

In a post on X, Leavitt said Trump was leaving the summit early “because of what’s going on in the Middle East.” Shortly before he left Canada, the president told reporters that that the Iranians “want to make a deal, and as soon as I leave here, we’re going to be doing something. But I have to leave here.” Fox News reported on Monday evening that Trump had asked his national security to be present in the Situation Room when he returns to the White House. In his post about Tehran, Trump didn’t clarify why he wanted the city of around 10 million people to be evacuated. Earlier in the day the Israeli military had also issued evacuation warnings impacting around 330,000 people in the Iranian capital as it struck some parts of the city—including the Iran’s state TV’s main compound, which was captured in a live broadcast.

What Was Mentioned In The The G7 Leaders’ Statement?

A U.S. official told reporters earlier on Monday, that Trump would not sign a draft statement of G7 leaders, which included a call for de-escalating the Israel-Iran conflict. The president eventually agreed to sign it after some changes were made to the statement’s “initial draft language,” according to the New York Times. The final statement notes: “We, the leaders of the G7, reiterate our commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East.” The statement affirms Israel’s “right to defend itself,” describes Iran as the “principal source of regional instability and terror,” and notes “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.” It also calls for a resolution of the ongoing crisis and “a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza.”

What Has Iran Said About Potential Talks With The U.s.?

In a post on X, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi signaled he was open to talks resuming talks with the U.S. if Israel’s strikes on Iran were halted. “If President Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential. Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue. It takes one phone call from Washington to muzzle someone like Netanyahu. That may pave the way for a return to diplomacy,” he wrote. The post also attacked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him a “war criminal.”

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