Iran did not immediately comment on the reported killing of Gen. Ali Shadmani, who was named head of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, following earlier strikes that killed top leaders of the Revolutionary Guard and regular armed forces. US President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada to focus on the conflict, joining other leaders in a joint statement calling for a "de-escalation of hostilities" in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. However, Trump's overnight social media post appeared to contradict French President Emmanuel Macron's claim that discussions were underway on such a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
https://www.koat.com/article/israel-air-campaign-tehran-trump-warning/65085864US President Donald Trump prioritized taking solo action over building consensus with G7 nations on resolving conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. In contrast, European leaders like British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sought to de-escalate the situation through a unified proposal stressing Iran's inability to acquire nuclear-capable material. Trump stated that Iran is not winning the war and urged immediate talks, but seemed willing to push back against isolationist views, highlighting his stance on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
https://www.koat.com/article/trump-g7-summit-canada-tariffs-trade-deals/65074184US President Donald Trump called for a "complete give-up" by Iran in exchange for peace, saying he's not looking for just a ceasefire. The conflict between Israel and Iran escalated for a fifth day, with Israeli warplanes targeting military sites in Iran, killing a senior commander, Ali Shadmani. In response, Iranian missile fire hit Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, causing explosions and injuries. Trump warned Iran against targeting US troops and assets, saying the US would respond aggressively if attacked. The conflict has derailed nuclear talks and raised fears of broader conflict, with at least 24 people killed in Israel and hundreds wounded. International leaders, including Trump, called for de-escalation, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was "changing the face of the Middle East".
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/trump-says-wants-real-end-to-israel-iran-conflict-not-ceasefire/article_5eb3634e-de9d-5667-a986-5196d58b8114.htmlFrench President Emmanuel Macron claims US President Donald Trump has offered to broker a truce between Israel and Iran, but Trump denies this, stating he had to cut short his G7 Summit meeting for another reason and has nothing to do with the ceasefire. The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, with ongoing strikes targeting missile and nuclear sites, as well as civilian areas on both sides, resulting in at least 24 deaths in Israel and 224 in Iran.
https://indiatoday.in/world/story/israel-iran-escalate-attacks-on-day-5-of-conflict-donald-trump-proposes-ceasefire-2741822-2025-06-17In Iran, long lines were seen at gas stations in Tehran as authorities insisted that the situation was under control, but offered no guidance to the public on what to do. US President Donald Trump left the G7 summit early to focus on the conflict and joined other leaders in a joint statement saying Iran "can never have a nuclear arm" and calling for a "de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. French President Emmanuel Macron said there were talks about a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but Trump appeared to contradict him on social media, stating that Macron falsely claimed he left the G7 summit to return to Washington to work on a "ceasefire" between Israel and Iran.
https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-guerra-teheran-trump-misiles-9660513d59fac815c1b4c5468cb9f1a4The German, UK, Japanese and Italian governments are seeking a friendly relationship with US President Trump this year to minimize public drama at the G7 summit. The Trump administration views joint statements with fellow democracies as unnecessary, prioritizing tariffs, increased fossil fuel production, and reducing Europe's dependence on US military support. Trump is meeting with world leaders, including UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to discuss trade agreements and security issues. The US has imposed tariffs on steel, aluminum, autos, and other countries, with rates set to increase if negotiations fail, while Canada and Mexico face separate tariffs under the 2020 US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
https://wsvn.com/news/politics/g7-leaders-want-to-contain-the-israel-iran-conflict-as-trump-calls-for-talks-between-the-countries/US President Donald Trump told the National Security Council to be ready for strategic decisions at the White House Situation Room upon his return, amid uncertainty over US involvement in the Iran conflict. Trump had previously asked for an evacuation of Tehran and claimed that Iran was "at the negotiating table" with the US. However, France's President Emmanuel Macron stated that Trump said talks were underway, but did not provide clear details on a potential ceasefire. At the G7 summit, Trump signed a trade agreement with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, ending their tariff war, and met with other leaders including Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Japan's Shigeru Ishiba, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/international/trump-cuts-short-participation-at-g7-summit-over-iran-israel-crisis/US President Donald Trump's comments at the G7 summit in Canada have raised concerns among European allies about his stance on Russia and Ukraine. Trump stated that removing Russia from the G8 was a mistake, which may deepen existing worries about his approach to dealing with Russia. This comes ahead of a NATO summit later this month where full-throated support for Ukraine is expected.
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-administration-disbands-group-focused-pressuring-russia-sources-say-5187031US President Trump stated at a summit that he believes Iran is willing to negotiate a diplomatic deal, potentially ending the conflict. He plans to continue working towards preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon after leaving the meeting. The US decision not to join a draft statement on the crisis has created division among G7 countries, with Canada and European leaders backing Israel but expressing concern over the escalating violence in the Middle East.
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