17.06.2025 08:03
U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada early due to tensions in the Middle East. Trump called an emergency meeting of the National Security Council at the White House. In a statement regarding his early departure from the G7 summit, Trump said, "I am not returning for a ceasefire," and criticized French President Macron by saying, "He has no idea why I am on my way back to Washington."
U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit in Canada early due to the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. Trump instructed the National Security Council to be present in the Situation Room at the White House.
LEFT THE SUMMIT EARLY
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced that U.S. President Donald Trump would leave the G7 Summit in Canada early "due to developments in the Middle East."
"SIGNED A TRADE AGREEMENT WITH STARMER"
Leavitt stated, "President Trump had a great day at the G7 Summit and even signed an important trade agreement with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. However, President Trump left the summit after the heads of state dinner due to developments in the Middle East."
WHAT HAPPENED?
On June 13, Israel carried out extensive attacks targeting the military's high command, including nuclear facilities in various cities of Iran.
While the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, and several senior commanders, along with 9 nuclear scientists, were killed in the attacks, the total civilian casualties were reported to be 224.
In retaliation, the Iranian military's missile strike on Israel reportedly resulted in 24 deaths and over 500 injuries. Many countries, including Turkey, condemned Israel.