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Trump urges Tehran evacuation as G7 warns: No nukes for Iran

Trump urges Tehran evacuation as G7 warns: No nukes for Iran
Source: interestingengineering
Author: @IntEngineering
Published: 6/17/2025

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At the G7 summit held in Kananaskis, Canada, amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the leaders of the G7 nations issued a strong joint statement asserting that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons. They reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense and expressed concern over the broader impact of the Middle East crisis on global energy markets, pledging to coordinate efforts to maintain market stability. However, the summit was overshadowed by the intensifying violence, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to cut his attendance short and call for the immediate evacuation of Tehran. Trump’s early departure was accompanied by reports that he proposed a ceasefire plan between Israel and Iran, aiming to initiate broader peace discussions. French President Emmanuel Macron described Trump’s exit as a potentially positive step toward direct talks, though a U.S. official noted Trump would not endorse a joint G7 statement calling for de-escalation. Meanwhile, fighting intensified with Iranian air defenses activated in Tehran and Natanz, and Israeli

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