Trump Leaves G7 Summit Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

President Donald Trump abruptly departed the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada early Tuesday morning to return to Washington as tensions between Israel and Iran reached a critical point, with explosions reported in Tehran shortly after the president urged immediate evacuation of the Iranian capital.

The dramatic escalation came hours after Trump posted on social media telling “everyone” to evacuate Tehran immediately, warning that “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.” His message followed similar evacuation calls from Israeli officials earlier in the day.

Blasts were heard in Tehran shortly after Trump’s evacuation warning, while air raid sirens sounded multiple times across Israel in the early morning hours. Despite the heightened alert status, Israeli authorities reported no significant damage from any potential attacks.

White House officials confirmed Trump has ordered his National Security Council to convene immediately upon his return to Washington. However, U.S. officials stressed that despite the president’s strong rhetoric, the United States is not joining any Israeli offensive operations against Iran.

The sudden departure marks a significant disruption to the G7 summit agenda, where world leaders had gathered to discuss global economic challenges and international security issues. The Iran-Israel conflict had already dominated discussions at the summit before Trump’s exit.

During his brief time at the summit, Trump had been notably evasive when asked about potential U.S. military involvement in the Middle East crisis. “We’re not involved in it. It’s possible we could get involved. But we are not at this moment involved,” he told reporters before his departure.

The president’s evacuation warning affects Tehran’s 9.5 million residents, though Iranian officials have dismissed such calls as “psychological warfare.” The targeted areas reportedly include major government facilities, police command centers, and multiple hospitals.

Trump’s handling of the crisis has drawn both support and criticism, with some praising his firm stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions while others worry about the potential for wider regional conflict. The president notably refused to sign a joint G7 statement urging restraint between the two adversaries.

As the situation continues to develop, international observers express concern about the potential for escalation in a region already marked by decades of conflict and instability.

This story is based on BBC reporting from the G7 summit.