Trump tweeted on Truth Social: "The self-promoting French President falsely stated that I left the G7 Summit in Canada to return to Washington to work on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran." He added: "Not true! My return has nothing to do with a ceasefire. It's much bigger than that. Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay tuned!"
Macron told reporters on the sidelines of the summit that "a proposal has been made by the American side for a meeting and exchange with the Iranians," noting that the United States' success in achieving a ceasefire "would be a good thing."
Trump left the G7 summit a day before its official conclusion, as the confrontation between Israel and Iran escalated into a fifth day. He said, "I have to get back as soon as possible. I wish I could have stayed until tomorrow, but they understand. This is a big issue."
Earlier, Trump posted a warning on Truth Social, calling on residents of the Iranian capital, Tehran, to "evacuate immediately," stressing that "Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon." He added that Tehran had shown no desire to reach a nuclear agreement, despite his 60-day deadline.
In the same context, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) announced the redirection of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz from the South China Sea to the Middle East.
On Friday, Israel—with US support—launched a massive attack on Iran, bombing nuclear facilities and missile bases and assassinating military leaders and nuclear scientists, leaving a total of 224 dead and 1,277 wounded.
On the same day, Iran began responding with ballistic missile and drone attacks, which also caused significant material damage, 24 deaths, and 592 injuries, according to the Israeli Government Information Office.
Israel's current aggression against Iran is the most extensive, representing a transition from a "shadow war" of bombings and assassinations to an open military conflict.
