Trump Warns Immediate Evacuation of Tehran, Cuts G7 Visit Short Amid Escalating Tensions

Trump Leaves G7 Summit Early, Urges Tehran Evacuation Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis.

U.S. President Donald Trump has cut short his participation at the G7 summit in Canada, citing urgent developments in the Middle East. The White House confirmed late Monday that Trump would return to Washington a day earlier than scheduled.

“I have to be back early — for obvious reasons,” Trump told reporters before departing, alluding to the rapidly intensifying situation between Israel and Iran.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X, stating: “Much was accomplished, but due to developments in the Middle East, President Trump will leave tonight after dinner with Heads of State.”

In a strongly worded post on Truth Social, Trump issued a stark warning: “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”

Trump Rejects G7 Statement on Iran
A senior U.S. official told media outlets that President Trump will not endorse a proposed G7 joint statement urging de-escalation between Israel and Iran. The U.S. position has further complicated attempts by the G7 bloc to present a unified front.

Despite the rift, French President Emmanuel Macron struck a cautiously optimistic tone, revealing that Trump had proposed a framework for a ceasefire between the two Middle Eastern powers. “There is indeed an offer to meet and exchange. An offer was made, especially to get a ceasefire and then kick-start broader discussions,” Macron said.

The G7 leaders — representing the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada, and the European Union — have gathered in Kananaskis, Alberta, where they are facing significant disagreements not only over the Middle East but also on issues like Ukraine and global trade.

Draft declarations on topics such as artificial intelligence, migration, and critical minerals are reportedly in circulation, but according to diplomatic sources, none have yet been approved by the United States. “Without Trump’s endorsement, it’s unclear whether any official declaration will emerge,” one European diplomat told Reuters.

Trump Still Pursuing Nuclear Deal, Says Pentagon Chief
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed that despite the growing tensions, the Trump administration remains committed to pursuing a nuclear agreement with Tehran.

Speaking on Fox News, Hegseth emphasized, “Of course, the President remains focused on reaching a deal. Our forces are positioned defensively in the region to maintain strength while working toward a peaceful resolution. We certainly hope that outcome is achieved.”

A senior White House official also reiterated that the U.S. is not engaged in direct military strikes on Iranian territory at this time, despite heightened rhetoric.

Trump’s abrupt exit and hardline stance have underscored the deep divisions within the G7 as global leaders navigate one of the most volatile moments in Middle East diplomacy in recent years.