In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric amid the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict, former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly stated that he left the G7 summit early “for something MUCH BIGGER than a cease fire,” distancing himself from European-led diplomatic efforts. He also issued a stark warning, urging the immediate evacuation of Tehran, citing concerns over Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Posting on Truth Social, Trump rebuked French President Emmanuel Macron’s claim that the former U.S. President departed the summit to help broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. “I left for something MUCH BIGGER than a cease fire,” Trump wrote, without elaborating on specific details of his mission.
Shortly after, Trump posted again, intensifying global alarm by saying:
“Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran. IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.”
This marks one of the strongest public warnings Trump has issued since the recent conflict between Iran and Israel reignited following a series of strikes and counterstrikes in the region.
The statement has drawn mixed reactions from world leaders. While some NATO members have privately expressed concern over escalating rhetoric, others have acknowledged the seriousness of the nuclear threat posed by Iran if it continues to enrich uranium beyond agreed limits.
U.S. forces have reportedly repositioned assets in the region, though no official Pentagon statement has confirmed a coordinated evacuation or military response. Diplomats in Vienna and Geneva are urging restraint, while Israeli officials welcomed Trump’s tough stance.
Meanwhile, the Iranian government has not responded directly to Trump’s remarks, but Tehran’s state-run media dismissed the warnings as “provocative and baseless,” stating that “the people of Tehran are not fleeing, and the nation is united.”
Trump’s early exit from the G7 also raises questions about coordination between the United States and its Western allies, especially amid growing instability in the Middle East. While the Biden administration has remained largely silent on Trump’s recent posts, the White House is expected to issue a statement soon.
As tensions escalate, Trump’s remarks have added a new layer of urgency to an already volatile situation. The world now watches closely as regional powers brace for possible escalation — diplomatic or otherwise.
