Trump meeting world leaders at G7 as Israel-Iran conflict intensifies
War and trade are expected to be at the top of the agenda for world leaders as the G7 summit begins in Canada.
US President Donald Trump has multiple meetings lined up, starting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said tariffs are an 'axe of economic self-harm'.
The Israel-Iran conflict is now a major focus with most European leaders pushing hard for a ceasefire as soon as possible.
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25 minutes ago
- West Australian
Donald Trump to meet National Security Council in situation room, US troops deployed to Middle East
US President Donald Trump has ordered the National Security Council to convene in the White House situation room as more troops are deployed in the Middle East. As Mr Trump stood with G7 leaders for a photo, he said: 'I have to be back early — for obvious reasons.' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Mr Trump's departure. 'President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer,' she said on X. 'Much was accomplished, but because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State.' Fox News reported the situation room was being readied for the US President. Back in the US, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth issued a statement confirming he had authorised 'additional capabilities' to 'enhance' the US defensive posture in the Middle East. 'Over the weekend, I directed the deployment of additional capabilities to the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility,' he said in a statement. 'Protecting US forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture int he region.' In a live interview on Fox News, Mr Hegseth added: 'What you are watching in real time is peace through strength and America First' One of the additional resources the US is sending into the region is the USS Nimitz. There it will work alongside the USS Carl Vinson, which has been in the region for some time. The USS Nimitz, an aircraft carry that is part of the US Navy, is one of the largest warships in the world. Speculation online claimed the US was now assisting Israel with strikes, however, US officials were quick to confirm the was 'not true'. Before Mr Trump's team announced he would be leaving the G7 summit early, the US President said Iran should have signed a deal already. 'Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign,' Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social. '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!' Footage has circulated on social media of massive queues of traffic along motorways as people attempt to flee the region.
Perth Now
26 minutes ago
- Perth Now
Trump prepares situation room, additional US troops deployed
US President Donald Trump has ordered the National Security Council to convene in the White House situation room as more troops are deployed in the Middle East. As Mr Trump stood with G7 leaders for a photo, he said: 'I have to be back early — for obvious reasons.' White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Mr Trump's departure. 'President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer,' she said on X. 'Much was accomplished, but because of what's going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State.' Fox News reported the situation room was being readied for the US President. Back in the US, Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth issued a statement confirming he had authorised 'additional capabilities' to 'enhance' the US defensive posture in the Middle East. 'Over the weekend, I directed the deployment of additional capabilities to the United States Central Command Area of Responsibility,' he said in a statement. 'Protecting US forces is our top priority and these deployments are intended to enhance our defensive posture int he region.' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. In a live interview on Fox News, Mr Hegseth added: 'What you are watching in real time is peace through strength and America First' One of the additional resources the US is sending into the region is the USS Nimitz. There it will work alongside the USS Carl Vinson, which has been in the region for some time. The USS Carl Vinson. Credit: US Navy / Getty Images The USS Nimitz, an aircraft carry that is part of the US Navy, is one of the largest warships in the world. The flight deck of the USS Nimitz. Credit: Rod Taylor / WA News Speculation online claimed the US was now assisting Israel with strikes, however, US officials were quick to confirm the was 'not true'. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Before Mr Trump's team announced he would be leaving the G7 summit early, the US President said Iran should have signed a deal already. 'Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign,' Mr Trump wrote on Truth Social. '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!' If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. Footage has circulated on social media of massive queues of traffic along motorways as people attempt to flee the region. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide.
Sky News AU
33 minutes ago
- Sky News AU
‘Extraordinarily serious': Trump to depart G7 early to deal with Middle East escalation
Former White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney discusses President Trump's decision to depart the G7 summit earlier than expected due to increased tensions in the Middle East. 'I don't think this is one of the long events,' Mr Mulvaney told Sky News Australia. 'One of the things even the interventionist branch of the Republican Party … would never suggest you put boots on the ground in Iran. 'I just don't think that's on the table in any circumstances. 'I think you're going to see a relatively short engagement, but that doesn't mean it won't be extraordinarily serious and could escalate.'
