Trump denies Macron’s claim of leaving G7 summit to broker Iran-Israel ceasefire “Emmanuel always gets it wrong”

US President Donald Trump has denied the statements made by French leader Emmanuel Macron, who claimed that he left the G7 summit in Canada to work on a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

“Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a “cease fire” between Israel and Iran. Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that. Whether purposely or not, Emmanuel always gets it wrong. Stay Tuned!” Trump wrote on the social media platform Truth Social, Caliber.Az reports.

To recall, on June 13, Israel launched Operation "Rising Lion", a major offensive targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities (e.g., Natanz, Isfahan), missile sites, and military leadership. The strikes killed senior IRGC commanders (Hossein Salami, Mohammad Bagheri), nuclear scientists, and reportedly caused significant damage to Natanz’s above-ground enrichment plant. Iran reported over 200 deaths, mostly civilians. Israel claimed the attacks were to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons, asserting “full aerial superiority” over Tehran.

Iran’s retaliation came with waves of ballistic missiles, including advanced Haj Qassem missiles, targeting Israeli cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa. Strikes hit residential areas, an oil refinery, and a power plant, killing at least 24 and injuring hundreds. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed “severe punishment,” and officials threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint.

The US, while assisting Israel’s defence, distanced itself from the strikes, with President Trump emphasising diplomacy but acknowledging prior knowledge. The G7 condemned Iran as a source of instability, while the UN, EU, and regional states like Oman urged de-escalation. Oil prices surged due to fears of disrupted supply.

As of June 17, the tension between the Middle Eastern states has continued with periodic missile strikes, resulting in civilian casualties and heavy damage to buildings and infrastructure both in Tehran and Tel Aviv.

By Khagan Isayev