Trump Jets Off from G7 Early to Tackle Middle East Crisis
Trump departs from G7 summit prematurely
In a sudden turn of events, President Donald Trump is ditching the G7 summit in Canada a day ahead of schedule. His spokesperson, Karoline Leavitt, revealed the reason behind this hasty departure as the turbulent situation unfolding in the Middle East.
On Monday evening (local time), Trump will bid adieu to the summit in the Canadian Rockies post the leaders' dinner, which was initially scheduled for Tuesday evening. The unexpected exit, however, does not signal any disrespect to the hosts, according to Trump.
"I'd have liked to stick around, but I gotta go back home now," Trump stated at the traditional group photo. He expressed gratitude to the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, for the warm reception, while emphasizing the productive day spent at the summit. The other leaders, understanding of Trump's need to be present in Washington, showed their support for his decision.
Trump Suggests Tehran Evacuation, Increased US Military Presence
Prior to his announcement of departure, Trump hinted that Iran was open to dialogue and that he would address the situation upon his return from the G7 summit. However, the escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran has sparked concerns of active US intervention, potentially inciting further escalation. Despite such fears, the Pentagon maintains that there have been no military interventions undertaken so far, and there are no plans deliberated as of yet.
Shortly before leaving, Trump urged the residents of Tehran to evacuate, but offered no rationale behind the sudden plea. Tehran, with over 10 million inhabitants, has been under attack since Friday, as Israel launched strikes on Iranian targets. In retaliation, Iran dispatched drones and rockets towards Israel.
In a related development, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the bolstering of US military presence in the Middle East. He ordered the deployment of additional resources to the US Central Command, responsible for the Middle East, over the weekend to reinforce the US defense position in the region.
Meeting with Zelensky Cancelled Amid Middle East Crisis
The news of Trump's early exit took everyone by surprise. Earlier reports suggested a harmonious atmosphere at the initial working session on Monday morning, and Trump expressed his intention to stay until the conclusion of the summit. However, the urgency of the situation in the Middle East forced Trump's hand, and he decided to return to Washington promptly.
With Trump's sudden departure, the scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who was to attend the summit as a guest, had to be cancelled. Zelensky had planned to request further support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, especially by proposing the purchase of weapons from the US. The hectic schedule and the need to tackle the Middle East crisis are believed to have affected the meeting's arrangements.
[1] ntv.de[2] ino/dap/AFP[Enrichment Data: A sudden escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, prompted by Iran's nuclear aspirations, has necessitated President Trump's early departure from the G7 summit in Canada to address the crisis. The increased US military presence in the region reflects the US's efforts to fortify its defense position to prevent further escalation. Trump's early exit may have affected his scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as international crises require immediate attention and resources. - Politics, Middle East Conflict, Military Intervention, Diplomacy, International Relations]
The European Union and the United States are closely monitoring the Middle East crisis as President Donald Trump jet-setting back home to address the escalating war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran. On the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada, politics of global significance have taken the spotlight, with Trump's urgent departure causing the cancellation of his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, respectively planned for general-news discussions on Ukraine's defense against Russia.
