Trump Urges Tehran‍ Evacuation Amid Rising Iran Tensions

WASHINGTON (NewsDirectory3) — President Donald Trump abruptly ended his participation in the Group of Seven summit to return ⁤to washington, D.C., for urgent consultations regarding escalating tensions with Iran. His departure followed a‌ series of events that⁤ saw him‍ suggest a nuclear deal with Iran was still possible, only to later advise Tehran’s residents to⁣ flee.

Trump’s return to ⁣the White House occurred as‌ Israel intensified its military actions against Iran, conducting five days of ​missile strikes. Israel believes it can ‌considerably damage Iran’s nuclear capabilities,especially with additional support from the ​U.S.

as Trump considers⁣ deeper American ‌involvement, including perhaps providing ⁣Israel with bunker-busting bombs, he also voiced ‍frustration⁣ with iran’s⁣ leadership for not reaching a nuclear agreement. He now⁢ seeks a “complete give-up” of Iran’s‌ nuclear programme.

“They⁣ shoudl have ⁣done the‍ deal. I⁣ told them, ‘Do the deal,'” Trump told ‌reporters. “So I don’t know. I’m not too much in the⁣ mood ⁢to negotiate.”

Iran maintains ⁤its nuclear program‍ is for peaceful purposes, a claim supported⁤ by U.S. intelligence assessments.

Trump’s G7 Departure and Iran’s Nuclear Program

While at the G7 summit in Canada, the White House announced Trump would be cutting ⁢his trip short. On social‌ media, Trump stated, “IRAN CAN⁢ NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! Everyone should immediately‌ evacuate Tehran!”

When questioned about‍ his evacuation comment,⁢ Trump said, “I just‌ want people to⁣ be safe.” He added that the U.S. is “looking at better than a ceasefire” and is⁣ not necessarily seeking a ceasefire.

Trump indicated he might send Vice President JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with Iranian officials, but dismissed⁢ National Intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s testimony that U.S. ‍spy agencies ⁢do​ not believe Iran is building a ​nuclear weapon.

speculation of Direct U.S. ‌Involvement in⁤ Iran Nuclear Program

Israel ​claims its offensive has severely weakened Iran’s​ air defenses,enabling strikes across ‍the country. ⁢Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the bombardment ‌will continue until Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missiles are destroyed. However, Israel has‌ yet to​ eliminate Iran’s ⁣Fordo uranium enrichment facility,‍ a⁣ site buried deep underground.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared on television,amid speculation about increased U.S.involvement, stating that Trump wants a deal‌ to curb ⁣Iran’s nuclear program. “His position ⁢has ​not changed,” Hegseth said. “What you’re watching in real time is peace through strength and America first.”

During a meeting with Canadian ⁣Prime⁢ Minister⁢ Mark Carney, ‌Trump continued to pressure Iran to negotiate over its nuclear program, stating, “They should talk, and⁢ they should talk immediately…⁢ I’d say Iran is not winning‌ this ‌war.”

Despite the escalating rhetoric, ⁤Trump previously rejected an Israeli plan to assassinate Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali⁢ Khamenei, according to a U.S. official.

Diverging Views Among Trump’s supporters on Iran Tensions

Trump responded to criticism from some ‌of his supporters,including Tucker Carlson,who argue that further U.S.involvement would betray his promise to end foreign ​wars.⁣ Other prominent Trump allies, such as Rep. Marjorie Taylor⁣ Greene and Charlie ⁤Kirk,​ have ​also expressed concerns.

Conversely, ‍figures like‌ Sen. Lindsey Graham‍ advocate‌ for ⁣Trump to⁣ “go all-in” in backing Israel and dismantling Iran’s nuclear ⁤program. The debate‌ highlights a widening schism among Trump’s base regarding U.S. foreign policy in the‍ Middle East and Iran tensions.