President Donald Trump sent shock waves through the world Monday evening with a stark warning. As fighting intensifies between Israel and Iran, the President cut short his visit to the G7 summit in Canada, rushing back to Washington.

The urgent developments come as Israel and Iran trade heavy attacks. The situation has quickly gotten worse following Israel’s first major strike on Iran last Friday, with both countries hitting each other harder over the weekend.

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“Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran.”

Trump’s warning came right before he announced his early exit from the G7 meeting of world leaders in Canada. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the President would be leaving after dinner with heads of state because of “what’s going on in the Middle East.”

The serious warning follows days of fighting that has already killed at least 24 people in Israel and 224 in Iran, with hundreds more hurt on both sides.

Trump Takes Decisive Action As Conflict Escalates

The President’s quick return to Washington shows how serious the situation is. After landing, Trump called for the National Security Council to meet in the White House Situation Room to handle the crisis.

While Trump hurried back to the United States, the Pentagon sent more military forces to the Middle East. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stressed these moves are only for defense, saying, “Protecting U.S. forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture in the region.”

Trump spoke firmly at the G7 summit earlier Monday, telling reporters that Iran needs to talk with Israel right away. “They’d like to talk, but they should have done that before,” Trump said. “I had 60 days, and they had 60 days. On the 61st day, I said, ‘We don’t have a deal.'”

The President added, “Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk, and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.”

Israel Strikes Hard While Nations Unfairly Condemn

Israeli forces have made big gains against Iran in recent days. An Israeli spokesperson said their military now has “full aerial control above Tehran” and has destroyed about one-third of Iran’s missile launchers.

In a dramatic show of this control, Israel hit Iran’s state-run TV station during a live broadcast Monday. Viewers watched as dust and debris filled the studio after a loud explosion interrupted the show. Israel’s Defense Minister later confirmed the attack, calling the target “the Iranian regime’s propaganda and incitement broadcasting authority.”

While Israel defends itself against a country openly committed to destroying it, nations like Russia and Turkey have condemned Israel’s actions. Russian President Putin and Turkish President Erdogan expressed “serious concern” about the fighting during a phone call Monday.

These same countries have remained mostly silent about Iran’s nuclear weapons program – the very threat Israel is trying to stop. The International Atomic Energy Agency has warned about possible radiation dangers at Iran’s main nuclear site in Natanz after Israeli airstrikes – the exact facilities Iran was using to build weapons that could wipe Israel off the map.

America Stands With Israel While Pushing For Peace

Trump has kept a balanced approach throughout this crisis – supporting Israel’s right to defend itself while also pushing for talks to end the bloodshed.

The President made it clear the U.S. is not joining the war directly, though he warned Iran of serious consequences if they continue their current path. “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties. But I’d say Iran is not winning this war,” Trump stated.

According to reports, Trump rejected a plan from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to kill Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, showing he prefers diplomacy over more fighting.

Trump has been crystal clear that his main goal is stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons – a line he will not allow them to cross. At the same time, he has urged both sides to find a peaceful solution, writing online, “We can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!”

Key Takeaways

• President Trump warned Tehran residents to evacuate while supporting Israel’s right to defend against nuclear threats
• Trump left the G7 summit early and ordered defensive military deployments to protect American interests in the region
• Israel has achieved “full aerial control” over Tehran while facing unfair international criticism for defending itself
• Trump continues to push for a diplomatic solution while standing firm against Iran obtaining nuclear weapons

Sources: The Post Millennial, Daily Wire, TIME