from Daily Sabah
Israel and Iran traded fire for a fifth consecutive day on Tuesday after Donald Trump called on Iranians to evacuate Tehran, blaming their government’s refusal to accept a nuclear deal aimed at halting weapons development.
World leaders meeting at the Group of Seven (G-7) summit in Canada called for a deescalation of the worst-ever conflict between the regional foes, saying Iran was a source of instability and must never have a nuclear weapon while affirming Israel's right to defend itself.
Trump, who left the summit early due to the Middle East situation, said his departure had "nothing to do with" working on a deal between Israel and Iran after French President Emmanuel Macron said the U.S. had initiated a cease-fire proposal.
"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," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform late Monday.
The U.S. president had earlier said Iran should have signed a deal with the United States and urged residents to evacuate the Iranian capital.
"Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" Trump said Monday...
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