US President Trump signed a joint G7 agreement with other world leaders just before exiting the summit, calling for a resolution to the Iranian crisis that would lead to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. The agreement also reaffirmed that Iran should never possess nuclear weapons.
https://www.politico.eu/article/keir-starmer-donald-trump-not-saying-he-going-bomb-iran/US President Trump urged Iran to return to nuclear talks after Israel launched a surprise aerial campaign against Iran, aiming to prevent Tehran from acquiring atomic weapons. The attacks have sparked fears of a wider conflict, with at least 24 people killed in Israel and hundreds wounded. Iranian authorities claim the strikes have killed 224 people, including top military commanders and civilians. International leaders, including Trump, called for "de-escalation" and urged Iran to cease its responses until a ceasefire is reached in Gaza. China also called on both Israel and Iran to calm tensions, while US Ambassador Mike Huckabee reported that a missile strike damaged the American embassy in Tel Aviv.
https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/nation/israel-iran-trade-missile-fire-as-trump-warns-tehran-to-evacuate/article_5eb3634e-de9d-5667-a986-5196d58b8114.htmlUS President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing Iran's rejection of a deal to curb nuclear weapons development, amid a fifth straight day of attacks between Israel and Iran. Trump's early departure from the G7 summit in Canada was seen as positive by French President Emmanuel Macron, who said there was an offer for a ceasefire and broader discussions. Iranian officials reported 224 deaths, mostly civilians, in five days, while Israel said 24 civilians had been killed. The US is aiming for a nuclear deal with Iran, but Trump's National Security Council will convene to discuss the situation. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said nearly 3,000 Israelis had been evacuated due to damage from Iranian strikes.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40368122/trump-urges-tehran-evacuation-as-iran-israel-conflict-enters-fifth-dayUS President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, citing the government's rejection of a nuclear weapons development curb deal. French President Emmanuel Macron later proposed a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but Trump denied any connection to his departure from the Group of Seven summit in Canada. The conflict escalated with an Israeli strike on an oil refinery in Tehran, causing heavy smoke and fire at the Shahran oil depot northwest of the city.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14819599/AI-spark-nuclear-Armageddon-World-War-Three-experts-fear.htmlSingaporean leader Lawrence Wong and Indonesian President Prabowo described their first joint Leaders' Retreat as "very productive and successful", resulting in 19 deliverables across multiple sectors. The meeting focused on international issues, including a ceasefire in Gaza and resolving the Israel-Iran conflict. Bilateral defence ties between Singapore and Indonesia are expanding, with new military cooperation areas being explored. Singapore is handling its first extradition case under a new treaty involving Indonesian businessman Paulus Tannos.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/singapore/2025/06/17/if-youre-imitated-you-must-be-doing-something-good-pm-wong-says-after-prabowo-eyes-singapores-housing-sovereign-wealth-fund-model/180695The foreign ministers of several countries, including France's Jean-Noel Barrot, Britain's David Lammy, and Germany's Johann Wadephul, met with EU diplomat Kaja Kallas to urge Iran to return to nuclear talks without preconditions. They also warned against any regional expansion or nuclear escalation, such as non-cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The warning came after US President Donald Trump abruptly left a G7 summit in Canada and made a social media post backing Israel and threatening Tehran, calling for its evacuation.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/17/world/americas-emea/european-powers-call-on-iran-to-return-to-nuclear-talks-french-diplomatic-source/2134672Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict, urging all parties to work towards reducing tensions. During talks with Uzbek counterpart, Xi emphasized China's readiness to play a constructive role in restoring peace. Beijing is also evacuating its nationals from both Iran and Israel amid the escalating conflict.
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3314808/chinas-xi-calls-israel-iran-de-escalate-says-beijing-ready-play-peacemaker?module=top_story&pgtype=section#commentsChinese President Xi Jinping urged de-escalation of tensions during a summit with Central Asian countries, stating China opposes actions violating sovereignty and territorial integrity. Beijing is ready to play a constructive role in restoring peace in the region. The Chinese government has evacuated citizens from Israel and Iran, with Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun calling on influential countries to take action to de-escalate tensions.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/979204-china-calls-for-de-escalation-in-the-middle-east-evacuates-its-citizensCanada has extended an invitation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend a G7 meeting, signaling a renewed effort to strengthen ties with India. The move comes after Ottawa and New Delhi's relationship hit an all-time low last year following the killing of pro-Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023. The incident led to allegations from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau against Indian agents' involvement, which New Delhi denied and accused Canada of allowing pro-Khalistan groups to operate on its soil.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/india-canada-ties-on-revival-mode-pm-meets-mark-carney-10-points-8694152?pfrom=home-ndtv_topscroll_Imagetopscroll