G7 Summit Cut Short: Trump Returns to US Amidst Iran Crisis and Diplomatic Standoff

Due to the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, President Donald Trump is departing the G7 Summit earlier than planned, heading back to Washington. White House sources cited escalating conflict between Iran and Israel as the primary reason for the change in schedule. Before his early departure, Trump took to Truth Social to warn civilians to evacuate Tehran. Concurrently, Israel’s military actions within Tehran intensified, expanding targets beyond military and nuclear sites. Despite the tensions, Trump has indicated a potential for a diplomatic resolution, suggesting ongoing communications with Iran and expressing hopes for a deal. However, a divergence of opinions became apparent at the summit as Trump reportedly hesitated to endorse a joint statement from G7 leaders. This division highlights the challenges of achieving unified action during the crisis.