Trump says G7 exit denotes something 'much bigger' than Iran ceasefire

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Social media
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Trump’s vague remarks following his G7 exit spark huge concerns.

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European Council President Antonio Costa, from left, Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump arrive for a family photo during the G7 Summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Monday, June 16, 2025. (Pool Photo via AP)

US President Donald Trump lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday, openly mocking Macron’s hint at ceasefire efforts in Iran and denoting a potentially more aggressive US role in the Israeli aggression on the country. The remarks came in a post on Trump’s Truth Social account shortly after his abrupt departure from the G7 summit in Canada.

“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!” Trump posted. “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’s message, widely interpreted as a thinly veiled threat, suggests the former president is not only dismissing diplomacy but also laying the groundwork for a more aggressive interference. His choice to characterize Macron’s calls to protect civilians as “publicity seeking” signals a broader contempt for de-escalation efforts amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Iran.

Macron warns West regime change in Iran would be 'strategic error

Earlier that day, French President Emmanuel Macron called for an immediate end to the targeting of civilians in the ongoing Israeli war on Iran and cautioned against any Western effort to pursue regime change in Tehran. Speaking at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on Tuesday, Macron warned that forcing regime change in Tehran would be a “strategic error".

His remarks came as the Israeli occupation continued to strike Iranian cities, resulting in mounting civilian casualties, including women and children. Macron’s statement contrasted sharply with the more militarized postures of other Western leaders, as he insisted that diplomacy, not destabilization, must remain the priority.

Macron's warning comes at a time when voices in Washington and Tel Aviv are increasingly calling for escalatory measures. The Israeli entity has justified its bombing campaign under the pretext of targeting “regime-linked sites,” despite overwhelming civilian death tolls. Iran, meanwhile, has maintained that it is acting in self-defense amid a clear pattern of aggression.

Trump’s dismissive and cryptic response has intensified concerns in Tehran and beyond. With no clarification from the White House, the former president’s declaration that the situation is “much bigger” has raised alarms about possible escalation rather than resolution.