Key Points

Trump dismissed reports he left the G7 summit to broker an Iran-Israel ceasefire, calling Macron a "publicity seeker." The French president had suggested Trump was working on a deal, which the US leader flatly denied. Trump instead warned Iran against nuclear ambitions, urging people to leave Tehran. Meanwhile, G7 leaders condemned Iran as a destabilizing force while backing Israel's right to self-defense.

Key Points: Trump Denies G7 Exit for Iran-Israel Deal Slams Macron as Publicity Seeker

  • Trump denies leaving G7 for Iran-Israel ceasefire talks
  • Slams Macron for "mistaken" claims
  • Urges evacuation from Iran amid nuclear warnings
  • G7 labels Iran as regional instability source
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Trump claims he is not leaving G7 summit to broker Iran-Israel peace deal, calls Macron publicity seeker

Trump refutes Macron's claim he left G7 for Iran-Israel talks, calling the French president a "publicity seeker" while hinting at bigger plans.

"Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron... always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned! – Donald Trump"

Washington, DC, June 17

US President Donald Trump has refuted reports that he was leaving the G7 summit in Canada early to try and broker a peace deal between Israel and Iran. The US President also lashed out at his French counterpart for suggesting the same.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said, "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!"

Earlier, according to a CNN report, French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters at the G7 summit that Trump has made an offer for 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 told reporters.

"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," Macron said.

Earlier, Trump posted on Truth Social, urging people to evacuate Iran and strongly advocating the case for Iran not to have a nuclear weapon."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 posted

"America First means many great things, including the fact that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Make America great again, he said in another post.

Meanwhile, leaders of the G7 grouping which is holding the summit meeting in Canada have issued a statement on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, reiterating their commitment to peace while endorsing Israel's right to defend itself.

"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 nations also labelled Iran as the principal source of instability and terror in the region.

"Iran is the principal source of regional instability and terror. We have been consistently clear that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon. We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in 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," the G7 leaders' statement read.

- ANI

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Rajesh K.
Trump's unpredictable nature is both entertaining and concerning. As Indians, we've seen how US foreign policy affects our region too. Hope this doesn't escalate tensions further in West Asia which could impact oil prices and our economy. 🙏
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Priya M.
Interesting to see G7 leaders calling Iran the "principal source of instability". But we must remember India has strategic interests with both Iran and Israel. Hope our diplomats are watching this closely and preparing appropriate responses.
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Amit S.
Trump telling people to "evacuate Tehran" is quite dramatic! But honestly, as an Indian, I'm more concerned about how this affects our diaspora in the Gulf region. Many Indian workers could be caught in crossfire if tensions escalate.
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Sunita R.
The G7 statement seems one-sided. While Iran's actions are concerning, we must also acknowledge that regional stability requires dialogue from all sides. India's balanced approach in the Middle East serves as a better model than this polarized stance.
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Vikram J.
Trump calling Macron a "publicity seeker" is the pot calling the kettle black! 😂 But seriously, such public spats between Western leaders show why India must maintain strategic autonomy in foreign policy. We can't rely on these unstable alliances.
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Neha P.
The nuclear issue is serious, but Trump's approach seems too confrontational. India has shown how to handle complex nuclear diplomacy - through measured steps and dialogue. Hope the US learns something from our example.

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