Kananaskis, Alberta, June 17, 2025 —U.S. President Donald J. Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada a day early, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East as the reason, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. The sudden departure coincides with Trump’s urgent call on his social media platform Truth Social for everyone to immediately evacuate Tehran, Iran’s capital, warning ominously that “something big is coming.”
G7 Struggles with Unity Over Middle East and Ukraine
The annual G7 meeting, held in the scenic Canadian Rockies resort town of Kananaskis, had been focused on global economic coordination and geopolitical crises, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
While the group issued a joint statement urging de-escalation and calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, divisions remained evident. Trump openly expressed support for Russian President Vladimir Putin and criticized the decision to expel Russia from the former Group of Eight in 2014.
Trump’s Role in Middle East Mediation?
French President Emmanuel Macron commented on Trump’s early departure, describing it as positive given ongoing efforts to broker peace.
“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 said. “We have to see now whether the sides will follow.”
Earlier, Trump reiterated his stance that Iran should have signed a nuclear deal with the U.S. and called for the evacuation of Tehran, an unusual and alarming directive that has stirred international concern.
National Security Moves
Following the summit, Trump is reported to have summoned the National Security Council to convene in the White House Situation Room, highlighting the gravity of the situation. The exact nature of the intelligence or developments prompting these moves remain undisclosed.
Mixed Reactions and Market Impact
The global community is watching closely as G7 leaders navigate the complex geopolitical landscape. The uncertainty surrounding Trump’s departure and his stern warnings have sent shockwaves through financial markets, with oil prices rising amid fears of further destabilization in the Persian Gulf region.
This is a developing story. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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