President Donald Trump’s early departure from the G7 summit in Canada has raised questions about his focus, as he declared the Israel-Iran conflict required a solution ‘much bigger’ than a simple cease-fire. During a press briefing aboard Air Force One en route back to Washington, Trump suggested that a broader resolution was necessary, stating, ‘We’re looking at better than a cease-fire.’ This remark hinted at potential military action or a more decisive strategy beyond diplomatic negotiations. When asked about the nature of this ‘bigger’ solution, Trump emphasized the need for a ‘real end,’ suggesting that a complete resolution rather than a temporary truce was the ultimate goal.
In a separate statement, Trump denied reports that he was rushing back to Washington to negotiate a cease-fire in the Israel-Iran conflict, stating, ‘it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that.’ His comments reflected a shift toward a more assertive approach against Iran, aligning with his long-standing opposition to the country acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump issued a stark warning on his Truth Social platform, declaring, ‘IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,’ and urging immediate evacuation of Tehran. However, he later clarified that there was no immediate threat, stating, ‘there’s a lot of bad things happening and I think it’s safer for them to evacuate.’
Trump also reiterated his stance on Iran’s nuclear program, accusing Iranian leaders of being unwilling to reach an agreement, and suggesting that he was less interested in negotiations. ‘They should have done the deal. I told them, ‘Do the deal,’ he said. ‘So I don’t know. I’m not too much in the mood to negotiate.’ Despite this, he indicated that he might consider sending Vice President JD Vance and U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with the Iranians, depending on developments. Trump’s comments highlighted a complex strategy, balancing the threat of military action with the possibility of diplomatic engagement, while maintaining a firm stance against Iran’s nuclear ambitions.