Trump Exits G7 Summit Early Amid Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
KANANASKIS, Alberta (AP) — President Donald Trump departed the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada on Monday evening, citing the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran as a driving factor. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Trump left early, after a productive day which included signing a significant trade deal with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
During the summit, world leaders convened to address the increasing tensions in the Middle East, with Trump urging Iran to curtail its nuclear ambitions. He warned, “They have to make a deal,” emphasizing that Tehran’s time was running out. In a stark warning via social media, Trump urged for the immediate evacuation of Tehran, displaying a heightened urgency regarding the situation.
The summit, hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, served as a platform for G7 leaders to discuss various global challenges, including trade tensions, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts. Amidst these discussions, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz signaled Germany’s intent to draft a communique that would emphasize Iran’s need to forego any nuclear weapons capabilities.
Despite the weighty issues at hand, Trump appeared more focused on trade policies, emphasizing a newly signed deal with the UK as protective of British interests. As the summit unfolded, the overall atmosphere pointed to rising global divisions, further complicating efforts for a unified response among the world’s leading democracies.
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