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Trump Cuts G7 Visit Short Amid Middle East Tensions

6/17/2025

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President Trump is cutting his G7 summit visit short, responding to the intensifying conflicts in the Middle East. The White House announced he won’t endorse a joint statement aimed at de-escalation and has called for Iranian civilians to evacuate. As tensions soar, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has shut down, with heavy casualties reported.

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President Trump is cutting his G7 summit visit short, responding to the intensifying conflicts in the Middle East. The White House announced he won’t endorse a joint statement aimed at de-escalation and has called for Iranian civilians to evacuate. As tensions soar, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has shut down, with heavy casualties reported.