On his way back from the G7 summit in the Canadian Rockies, President Donald Trump said he wants a real, final solution to the nuclear issue with Iran. He also hinted that he could send a senior U.S. envoy—such as Middle East representative Steve Whitkopf or Vice President J.D. Vance—to Iran if needed.
A Real Solution to the Nuclear Issue
Trump stressed that he does not want any loose ends on the nuclear matter and made it clear: “Iran must never obtain a nuclear weapon.”
The Israel–Iran Clash
• Week‑long Fighting: Israel claims its air strikes have killed top Iranian commanders and key scientists, and that it now controls parts of Iranian airspace.
• Iran’s Response: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it is preparing stronger missile and drone attacks in return.
• Civilian Impact: In the city of Kashan, three civilians were reportedly killed and four injured by Israeli strikes. Iran says over 220 people have died there, most of them civilians; Israel reports at least 24 fatalities on its side.
G7 Call and Trump’s Reaction
At the summit, world leaders urged all sides to reduce violence and urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. They insisted that Iran must stay nuclear‑free and that Israel has a right to defend itself. Trump later commented on his social media platform that his early departure was driven by “bigger developments,” not by a ceasefire.
Follow‑up Talks and Market Impact
• NSC Meeting: After returning to Washington, Trump ordered a National Security Council meeting to plan the next steps in the conflict.
• Oil Prices: Tensions in the Middle East pushed global oil prices up by roughly 2%, raising concerns about higher energy costs.
• Safety Advisories: The Chinese embassy in Israel has urged its citizens to leave the country quickly for their own safety.
