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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Andrew Feinberg

‘I have to be back’: Trump on early G7 exit

  • President Donald Trump has left the G7 summit early to return to Washington, saying “I have to be back.”
  • Trump warned residents of Tehran to "immediately evacuate," reiterating that Iran "CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON."
  • His early departure allows him to avoid participating in discussions on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the Israeli wars against Hamas and Iran.
  • Trump claimed he believes he could still broker a diplomatic agreement to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions despite Israel’s military efforts.
  • A G7 statement calling for de-escalation between Israel and Iran, which Trump was unwilling to sign, is now uncertain due to his departure.

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