U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed claims that he left the G7 summit in Canada early to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, instead describing the suggestion as baseless and criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron as “publicity seeking.” In a social media post, Trump asserted that Macron had “no idea” why he departed early, insisting the reason was “much bigger” than any potential ceasefire. Macron had earlier implied that Trump had floated a proposal for de-escalation.
Meanwhile, the G7 leaders released a joint statement affirming Israel’s right to defend itself and reiterating their commitment to its security. The statement labeled Iran as the primary source of “regional instability and terror.” Speaking shortly after his midnight departure from the summit, Trump told reporters he was seeking a “real end” to Iran’s nuclear ambitions, calling for Tehran to “give up entirely” on nuclear weapons, according to remarks shared by a CBS News reporter on X.
In Tehran, traffic congestion intensified as calls for evacuation grew more urgent. Trump had urged Iranians to leave immediately, echoing earlier warnings from the Israeli government for residents to evacuate large sections of the capital ahead of a bombing campaign. This strategy mirrored tactics previously used in Gaza, where Israeli strikes have led to the deaths of tens of thousands of civilians.
On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced the assassination of Ali Shadmani, identifying him as Iran’s wartime chief of staff. Shadmani had been appointed following the death of Gholamali Rashid, who was killed in an Israeli strike the previous week. Israel described Shadmani as the country’s most senior military commander at the time of his death.
In Gaza, the humanitarian toll continues to mount. At least 47 Palestinians were killed and over 200 wounded while waiting for aid in Khan Younis, according to the local civil defense agency. Earlier, Israeli forces had reportedly opened fire on civilians awaiting aid in northwest Gaza City, killing five and injuring several others. Dr. Mohammed Saqer, head of nursing at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, reported receiving 300 casualties in a single day, stating the patients were attacked by tanks while waiting for food. The hospital, he said, could no longer cope with the volume of wounded.
Further west, Iranian media reported the death of Masoumeh Azimi, a staff member of the state broadcaster IRIB, following an Israeli strike on the building during a live transmission. According to Press TV, which is owned by IRIB, Azimi died from injuries sustained in the blast’s shockwave, and several other journalists were also wounded. These accounts have not been independently verified.
Amid growing speculation online that the U.S. had joined Israel’s military actions against Iran, the Pentagon firmly denied the claims. “This is not true,” wrote chief spokesperson Sean Parnell on X, responding directly to one of the circulating reports.
