Trump leaves G7 early to handle escalating Israel-Iran conflict
- President Donald Trump left the G7 summit early due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from Congress regarding the U.S. military's role in the Israel-Iran conflict.
- The absence of major agreements at the summit highlighted challenges in international relations amidst regional instability.
In June 2021, during his 22nd week back in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump participated in the G7 Summit held in Canada, amidst increasing tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning Israel and Iran. Trump abruptly left the summit early, prioritizing his attention on the escalating conflict, which included Israel's preemptive strikes on Iran following stalled nuclear negotiations. His departure raised questions about the effectiveness of the G7 meeting and was met with mixed reactions from world leaders. The summit concluded without critical agreements on pressing issues like the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Iran conflict, indicating the difficulties of international cooperation in times of crisis. As Trump returned to Washington, he expressed concerns that Iran was