Trump Says Reason For Early G7 Summit Departure ‘Much Bigger’ Than Iran-Israel Ceasefire
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Trump denies G7 exit over Israel-Iran ceasefire, targets Iran nuclear wipeout
US President Donald Trump says his early departure from the G-7 has “nothing to do’ with working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Trump later said he wants a “real end” to the nuclear problem with Iran, including the country “giving up entirely” on the idea of nuclear weapons. Trump hasn’t clearly spelled out his next steps as he returns to the US capital. French President Emmanuel Macron previously suggested to reporters in Canada that Trump’s early departure could mean a positive development in the ongoing conflict between the two countries. “He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
In comments to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump later said he wants a “real end” to the nuclear problem with Iran, including the country “giving up entirely” on the idea of nuclear weapons and their existing nuclear program “wiped out,” rather than simply obtaining a ceasefire in the region, according to CBS.
Trump hasn’t clearly spelled out his next steps as he returns to the US capital.
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While world leaders met in Alberta, Israel continued to bombard Iran in a bid to disable its nuclear program. And Iran fired masses of missiles and launched drones at Israel in retaliation. Trump earlier Monday warned residents of Tehran to evacuate the city, while also telling Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions and seek a deal.
Trump, asked about his call for a Tehran evacuation, said he wants people to be safe, CBS said, adding that Israel hasn’t slowed up on its barrage on Iran.
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The president also told reporters that he “may” send a high-level official such as Steven Witkoff, his special envoy for the Middle East, or Vice President JD Vance to meet with Iran, CBS reported, adding that “it depends what happens when I get back.”
Asked if Iran’s nuclear program would be destroyed if the US got involved in the conflict militarily, Trump said he hopes it’s “wiped out long before that,” CBS said. Trump reiterated a warning to Iran that they should avoid retaliating against the US, saying he’s prepared to “come down so hard” on Iran if they “do anything to our people,” according to CBS.
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French President Emmanuel Macron previously suggested to reporters in Canada Monday that Trump’s early departure from the G-7 meeting could mean a positive development in the ongoing conflict, saying that “if the US can obtain a ceasefire that is a good thing.”
Trump, in the Truth Social post, said Macron was wrong about his intentions.
“Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post sent at 1:15 a.m. Washington time on Tuesday, shortly after boarding Air Force One for his flight to the US capital.
“He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that,” Trump wrote. “Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!”
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was leaving for Washington “so he can attend to many important matters,” and in a follow-up post on X said the departure was due to “what’s going on in the Middle East.”
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‘Publicity-Seeking’ Macron Always Gets It Wrong: Trump Denies Exiting G7 Over Israel-Iran Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump slammed his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, for his recent remarks implying that the US President had left the Group of Seven(G7) Summit early. Macron had said that Trump was considering the possibilities of a prospective ceasefire between Iran and Israel as the US leader announced an early exit. Trump clarified that his early departure from the summit had no connection with the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. “Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong,” Trump wrote in Truth Social.
Trump clarified that his early departure from the summit had no connection with the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
“Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran,” Trump wrote in Truth Social.
“Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!” he added.
Addressing reporters at the G7 summit, Macron had said that Trump was considering the possibilities of a prospective ceasefire between Iran and Israel as the US leader announced an early exit.
“There is indeed an offer to meet and exchange. An offer was made, especially to get a ceasefire and to then kickstart broader discussions. We have to see now whether the sides will follow,” said Macron.
Calling it a positive development, Macron further said, “Right now, I believe negotiations need to restart and that civilians need to be protected.”
He further stated that he did not expect any immediate changes in the situation, but “since the US assured they will find a ceasefire and since they can pressure Israel, things may change.”
Earlier, Trump announced that he was cutting short his participation in the G7 summit and returning home early.
“I have to be back early for obvious reasons,” Trump earlier told reporters. He said he would be leaving after the formal dinner “with these wonderful leaders.”
As the conflict between Iran and Israel escalated, Trump has also urged the people to evacuate Tehran.
The Israel-Iran conflict entered its fifth day, and hostilities between the two nations continued to escalate as several missiles from Iran were fired at Israel.
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Trump Rules Out Israel-Iran ‘Cease Fire,’ Talks, Says He Left G7 Early For A ‘Much Bigger’ Reason: SPY, QQQ Drop In Pre-market, Oil Rises – Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:QQQ), SPDR S&P 500 (ARCA
U.S. President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to clarify his abrupt departure from the G7 Summit in Canada. He refuted French President Emmanuel Macron’s claim that he was returning to Washington to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that,” Trump wrote. Trump’s post comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the conflict between Iran and Israel entering its fifth day.
What Happened: Trump took to Truth Social on Monday to clarify his abrupt departure from the G7 Summit in Canada. He refuted Macron’s claim that he was returning to Washington to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that,” Trump wrote.
Trump’s post comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with the conflict between Israel and Iran entering its fifth day. Trump had previously urged citizens of Tehran, Iran’s capital, to evacuate immediately, indicating a potential U.S. involvement in the conflict.
Meanwhile, President Trump, while on Air Force One returning from the G-7 summit, told reporters he is seeking “a real end” to Iran’s nuclear issue, with Tehran giving it up “entirely,” rather than merely agreeing to a ceasefire with Israel, reported CBS News
“I didn’t say I was looking for a ceasefire,” Trump clarified to the reporters.
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Why It Matters: Trump’s post and his call for evacuation in Tehran have led to a spike in bets on a U.S. strike against Iran on cryptocurrency betting platforms.
Meanwhile, Iran is considering exiting the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid the escalating tensions with Israel. This move comes as accusations regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions intensify.
Trump’s post suggests that his return to Washington might be related to these escalating tensions, but the exact reason remains unclear. “Stay Tuned!” he concluded his post.
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Trump says his G7 summit departure not linked to any Israel-Iran ceasefire offer
U.S. President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early to return to Washington due to the Middle East situation. French President Emmanuel Macron said Trump had made an offer for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Trump called Macron a “publicity seeking” leader and added: “Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong” The air war between Iran and Israel began on Friday when Israel attacked Iran with air strikes – has raised alarms in a region that had already been on edge since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza in October 2023. Washington said Trump was still aiming for a nuclear deal with Iran. The French embassy in Washington had no immediate comment outside work hours.
Macron said U.S. made Israel-Iran ceasefire proposal
Trump says Macron ‘always gets it wrong’
Trump administration says it is still seeking nuclear deal with Iran
WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) – Donald Trump said late on Monday his early departure from the Group of Seven nations summit has “nothing to do with” working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran , denying comments by French President Emmanuel Macron who said the U.S. president made a ceasefire proposal
Macron “mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform as he left the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington.
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“Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that,” Trump added in the post.
Macron said earlier on Monday Trump had made an offer for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “There is indeed an offer to meet and exchange. An offer was made especially to get a ceasefire and to then kick-start broader discussions,” Macron told reporters at the G7.
Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early to return to Washington due to the Middle East situation.
In his Truth Social post, the U.S. president called Macron a “publicity seeking” leader and added: “Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong.” The French embassy in Washington had no immediate comment outside work hours.
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (not pictured) speak to the media, at the G7 summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett/Pool Purchase Licensing Rights , opens new tab
The air war between Iran and U.S. ally Israel – which began on Friday when Israel attacked Iran with air strikes – has raised alarms in a region that had already been on edge since the start of Israel’s military assault on Gaza in October 2023.
Since the Israeli strikes on Friday, the two Middle Eastern rivals have exchanged blows, with Iranian officials reporting over 220 deaths, mostly civilians, while Israel said 24 civilians were killed.
Israel, the U.S. and other Western nations have long sought to pressure Iran to curb its nuclear weapons development.
Tehran denies seeking nuclear weapons and has said it has the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, including enrichment, as a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
Israel, which is not a party to the NPT, is the only country in the Middle East widely believed to have nuclear weapons.
Washington said Trump was still aiming for a nuclear deal with Iran.
Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Himani Sarkar and Lincoln Feast.
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Iran-Israel latest: Trump claims he is working on something ‘bigger than a ceasefire’ after Tehran evacuation warning
Donald Trump says his early departure from the G7 has “nothing to do with” working on an Israel-Iran ceasefire. The US president refutes comments by French president Emmanuel Macron. The French president had claimed an “offer was made, especially to get a ceasefire and to then kick-start broader discussions”
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Donald Trump’s early departure from the G7 summit has “nothing to do with” working on an Israel-Iran ceasefire but is something “much bigger than that”, the US president said, refuting comments by French president Emmanuel Macron.
“Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘ceasefire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong,” Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that.” The French president had claimed an “offer was made, especially to get a ceasefire and to then kick-start broader discussions”.
The US president yesterday warned Tehran’s residents to “immediately evacuate”.
Iran has denied allegations that it is secretly developing nuclear weapons, the pretext upon which Israel began striking Iran on Friday morning. More than 200 people have been killed in Iran and more than 20 in Israel, their respective authorities have reported.