Calgary: US President Donald Trump has cut short his participation at the G7 summit being held in Calgary, Canada, citing the worsening Iran-Israel crisis as the reason for his early departure. Trump announced he would be leaving the summit after the formal dinner on Monday evening, returning to Washington for urgent national security deliberations.
His early exit comes just as global leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, arrived to discuss major international challenges. The summit has been deeply overshadowed by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, which erupted into a wave of missile strikes over the weekend.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, hosting the summit, warned during the opening session that the world was at a historic crossroads. “This is a hinge moment in history,” he told fellow leaders, urging collective global responsibility.
However, the United States appeared to distance itself from a joint declaration being discussed at the summit, aimed at calling for de-escalation between Iran and Israel. White House insiders revealed Trump had no plans to sign the joint statement, further signaling a sharp departure from traditional diplomatic alignments.
Trump posted an alarming message on his social media platform, warning Iranians to evacuate Tehran immediately. Although he gave no details, the post stirred speculation about possible US involvement or intelligence of an impending military escalation.
According to reports, Trump instructed the National Security Council to convene in the White House Situation Room upon his return. With tensions mounting, Trump’s focus appears firmly on managing the growing crisis, particularly with questions swirling over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Israel’s continued offensive.
The conflict has cast a shadow on Trump’s previous efforts to revive negotiations with Iran. While some reports indicated that Iran might be open to discussions, the renewed violence appears to have derailed those attempts.
French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that talks were being explored but stressed that the situation was volatile. The summit, which was expected to see friction over trade and foreign policy, has now been entirely reshaped by unfolding events in the Middle East.
