Washington, DC [US], June 17 (ANI): Former US President Donald Trump has rejected reports suggesting he left the G7 summit in Canada early to negotiate a peace agreement between Israel and Iran, while accusing French President Emmanuel Macron of spreading misinformation for attention.
In a post on his platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “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! 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!”
Trump’s response came after Macron told reporters at the summit that the United States had made an offer to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “There is an offer that has been made, especially to have a ceasefire and to initiate broader discussions,” Macron said. “If the United States of America can achieve a ceasefire, it is a very good thing and France will support it, and we wish for it.”
While Trump denied any involvement in ceasefire negotiations, he continued to voice strong opposition to Iran’s nuclear ambitions. In a separate Truth Social post, he urged people to evacuate Iran, warning of escalating risks. “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and a waste of human life. Simply stated, Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. I have said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”
He reaffirmed his “America First” stance, adding, “America First means many great things, including the fact that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Make America great again.”
Meanwhile, G7 leaders—gathered for the annual summit—released a joint statement addressing the situation in the Middle East. The statement underscored the group’s support for Israel and called for peace and civilian protection in the region.
“We, the leaders of the G7, reiterate our commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East. In this context, we affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel. We also affirm the importance of the protection of civilians,” the statement read.
The G7 further identified Iran as a major destabilizing force in the region, saying, “Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror. We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.”
The leaders also urged that resolving the Iranian crisis should lead to a broader reduction in hostilities across the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. “We will remain vigilant to the implications for international energy markets and stand ready to coordinate, including with like-minded partners, to safeguard market stability,” they added.
The G7, comprising the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—with participation from the European Union—has used the summit to address pressing global issues, including conflicts in the Middle East, trade, and energy security. (ANI)
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