G7 leaders called for a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. In a joint statement, they reiterated their commitment to peace and stability in the region, adding that within this context, Israel has the right to defend itself.
US President Donald Trump left the summit in Canada early, telling reporters he had to return home for reasons that are well-known. His departure came as Israel and Iran attacked each other for a fifth straight day.
Reports circulated that Trump had ordered the National Security Council to meet upon his return, fueling speculation of possible US involvement in the Israeli offensive against Iran. But the White House dismissed the suggestions, while Trump himself took to the social media platform Social Truth to refute Macron's claim that he had left early to work on a possible peace between Israel and Iran.
"French President Emmanuel Macron, who loves publicity, said I left the G7 summit to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Wrong. He has no idea why I came back, but it certainly has nothing to do with the ceasefire. It's bigger than that. Intentional or not. Emmanuel always gets it wrong," Trump wrote.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the deployment of additional capabilities to the Middle East to bolster the Pentagon's defense posture. Earlier, the President had posted on social media that Tehran should have signed the deal he proposed in the latest round of nuclear talks.
"Plainly and clearly, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," he wrote.
Trump also called on citizens there to immediately evacuate the capital Tehran, with a population of 17 million, but did not provide further details. During the summit, the US President called Russia's expulsion from the G7 a mistake. (A2 Televizion)
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