Ceasefire proposal between Iran and Israel presented by Macron, while Trump leaves G7 summit prematurely | Iran

Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 Summit in Canada to return to Washington, with French President Emmanuel Macron indicating that the US leader was contemplating a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

"There is indeed an offer to meet and exchange. An offer was made especially to get a ceasefire and to then kickstart broader discussions," Macron told reporters at the G7.

"We have to see now whether the sides will follow."

Macron characterized the development as positive. "Right now I believe negotiations need to restart and that civilians need to be protected." He added that he did not believe things would change in the next few hours but "since the US assured they will find a ceasefire and since they can pressure Israel, things may change."

Trump avoided discussing why he left early, reiterating that Iran must not possess nuclear weapons. He confirmed that he had received signals of Iran’s willingness to de-escalate the fighting.

“Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on X.

This news follows an effort by Gulf States to mediate between the US and Iran for a ceasefire and to restart nuclear talks that were canceled by Iran following Israel’s surprise attack.

European leaders previously called for Iran to avoid further escalation and not escalate conflict by attacking the US or regional actors or threaten to leave the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

Some European officials acknowledged uncertainty over whether Trump would pressure Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end his military campaign against Iran.

Trump called on Iranians to evacuate Tehran, suggesting US support of Israeli actions. He also refused to sign a draft G7 statement that called for conflict de-escalation.

While Israel desires US involvement in the assault, there’s no indication that Trump’s return signals direct US military action, with the White House and Pentagon affirming their defensive posture.

Macron stressed that any attempt at regime change through force would be a strategic mistake, arguing that external intervention does not save a country against itself.

“Anyone who believes that by striking with bombs from outside you save a country in spite of itself and against itself has always been wrong,” Macron remarked.