Sources: 
US President Donald Trump firmly rejected claims that his early departure from the G7 summit was connected to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
Trump stated that his "hefty departure had
nothing to do with working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran," directly countering French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks.
Macron had suggested that the US could influence the Middle East situation, saying, "since the US assured they will find a ceasefire and since they can pressure Israel, things may change."
The tension in the region intensified after Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing key commanders and nuclear scientists in Tehran.
Trump criticized Macron's interpretation of his exit, calling it "wrong" and emphasizing that his decision was unrelated to the conflict.
This exchange highlights differing perspectives among G7 leaders on the US role and approach to the volatile Middle East crisis.
Key quotes:"My early exit has nothing to do with the Israel-Iran conflict." – Trump
"Macron was wrong in how he described the exit." – Trump
"Since the US assured they will find a ceasefire and since they can pressure Israel, things may change." – Macron
Key stats/facts:- Trump left the G7 summit early.
- Israel struck nuclear and military sites in Iran.
- Tehran's leading commanders and nuclear scientists were killed.
The dispute underscores the complexity of international diplomacy amid rising tensions in the Middle East and differing views on the US's diplomatic strategy.
Sources: US President Donald Trump denied that his early departure from the G7 summit was linked to the Israel-Iran conflict, criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron's claims. Trump said his exit had 'nothing to do' with efforts for a ceasefire, disputing Macron's suggestion that US actions could influence the Middle East situation.
