Trump Departs G7 Summit Early Amid Israel-Iran Crisis
President cites escalating Middle East conflict as reason for abbreviated Canada visit
KANANASKIS, Alberta — U.S. President Donald Trump is leaving the Group of Seven summit in Canada a day early due to the escalating situation in the Middle East, the White House announced Monday (Reuters). The early departure comes as Israel struck Iran's state broadcaster and extensive damage was reported at Iran's biggest uranium enrichment plant, with Iran calling on the U.S. to force a ceasefire in the aerial war (Reuters). Trump, who had earlier urged everyone to "immediately evacuate Tehran" and reiterated that "Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign," posted on social media that "IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON" (@realDonaldTrump). Some officials speculate the president may attempt to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran as the conflict continues to escalate (Reuters).