Trump leaves G7 summit early on June 16 citing Israel-Iran crisis

On June 16, 2025, President Donald J. Trump departed the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta a day early to address the escalating Israel–Iran conflict.

This was the second time in his presidency that Trump left a G7 summit early, having previously departed the 2018 summit in Quebec mid-afternoon on the second day.

French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters that Trump had made “an offer to meet and exchange” with Iranian and Israeli counterparts to secure a ceasefire.

The final G7 joint statement, which Trump ultimately signed, called for a “broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza,” and labeled Iran as “the principal source of regional instability and terror.”

Trump requested that the White House Situation Room be prepared upon his return, underscoring the administration’s focus on crisis management.

U.S. military forces maintained a defensive posture and did not directly participate in Israel’s operations against Iran, according to Department of Defense and White House officials.

By leaving early, Trump canceled scheduled bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

On June 16, Trump posted on Truth Social urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran, reflecting his use of social media for direct diplomatic messaging.