"Everyone Should Evacuate Tehran": Trump Leaves G7 Early with Stern Warning
Trump was scheduled to leave the G7 summit in Canada a day early due to the situation in the Middle East.
Washington: The ongoing Iran-Israel conflict intensified for a fifth consecutive day, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to urge residents to "immediately evacuate Tehran", citing Iran’s refusal to agree to a nuclear deal. In response to the escalating Middle East crisis, Trump left the G7 summit in Canada earlier than planned, the White House confirmed.
Fox News reported that Trump would convene his National Security Council to discuss the worsening situation. French President Emmanuel Macron viewed Trump’s early departure as a strategic move to help push both Israel and Iran toward a ceasefire agreement.
"Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!"
— Donald Trump, on Truth Social
Airstrikes and Explosions in Tehran and Tel Aviv
Soon after Trump’s post, Tehran was hit by explosions, and air defense systems were activated. Reports also confirmed air defenses were triggered in Natanz, home to Iran’s major nuclear facilities.
In Israel, missile sirens went off in Tel Aviv, and explosions were heard following new Iranian missile attacks.
Rising Death Toll and Evacuations
Iranian media reported that 224 people, mostly civilians, have died in the five-day conflict. On the Israeli side, 24 civilian deaths were confirmed. According to Israeli officials, around 3,000 people were evacuated due to damage caused by the Iranian strikes.
Diplomatic Push for a Ceasefire and Nuclear Deal
Sources told Reuters that Iran reached out to Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, asking them to pressure Trump to convince Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire. In return, Iran was reportedly open to resuming nuclear negotiations.
"If President Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential," said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi on X. "Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue."
Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to neutralizing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile threats, stating:
"If this can be achieved in another way—fine. But we gave it a 60-day chance."
On Friday, the first day of the conflict, Trump had told Reuters that he had given Iran 60 days to stop uranium enrichment, but no deal was reached.
Oil Prices Surge Amid Evacuation Alert
Following Trump’s Tehran evacuation warning, oil prices surged over 2% in early Asia trade, reversing earlier losses. The price spike reflected fears that the conflict could impact global energy markets.
Chinese Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Israel
With Israeli airspace closed and safety concerns rising, the Chinese embassy in Israel advised its citizens to exit the country using land border crossings as soon as possible.
Israel Expands Air Campaign, Hits Key Iranian Facilities
The Iran-Israel air war, one of the largest-ever military escalations between the two nations, reached a new level Monday. Israel targeted Iran’s state broadcaster and uranium enrichment sites.
Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, told the BBC that Iran’s Natanz nuclear plant suffered massive damage, potentially destroying 15,000 centrifuges, though the Fordow facility remained mostly unharmed.
Nuclear Talks Cancelled
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, previously scheduled in Oman for June 15, were canceled. Tehran said it could not negotiate while under military attack.
Israel’s initial assault killed several top-ranking Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists. Israeli forces now claim to have control over Iranian airspace and plan to continue the campaign.
Trump repeated that the conflict could end quickly if Iran agreed to U.S. demands and signed the nuclear deal.
"As I've been saying, I think a deal will be signed, or something will happen, but a deal will be signed, and I think Iran is foolish not to sign."
— Trump said on the sidelines of the G7 summit
A U.S. official confirmed that Trump refused to sign a draft G7 statement that supported conflict de-escalation. The draft emphasized that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon, while defending Israel’s right to protect itself.
