Trump cuts short G7 trip over Middle East tensions as Israel and Iran exchange fire
Update:
Date: 04:37 BST
Title: G7 urges 'de-escalation of hostilities' in joint statement
Content: In a joint statement published a few moments ago, the G7 has reiterated its commitment to "peace and stability in the Middle East".
The statement says that Israel "has a right to defend itself", and that Iran "is the principal source of regional instability and terror".
"Iran can never have a nuclear weapon," the statement says.
"We urge that the resolution of the Iranian crisis leads to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza."
Update:
Date: 04:29 BST
Title: US-Iran talks could resume this week - report
Content: The US is reportedly looking into restarting talks with Iran on a nuclear deal - and a ceasefire - as soon as this week, according to political outlet Axios.
"A meeting with the Iranians this week is under consideration," a US official told the media.
The meeting - if it goes ahead - would be between the Trump administration's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, according to several sources cited by Axios.
Update:
Date: 04:23 BST
Title: Trump leaves G7 early as Iran and Israel continue to exchange fire
Content: If you're just joining us, it's approaching 07:00 in Tehran (04:30 BST) on Tuesday, and 06:00 in Tel Aviv after another night of strikes and counter-strikes between Iran and Israel.
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