'Emmanuel always gets it wrong': Trump blasts Macron over Israel-Iran ceasefire claim, says G7 exit was for ‘something much bigger’

U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at French President Emmanuel Macron late Monday, dismissing reports that his early departure from the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada was to pursue a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

“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,” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform.

Earlier in the day, Macron had told reporters that Trump had “made an offer” aimed at securing a ceasefire and restarting negotiations between Tehran and Jerusalem. “Since the U.S. assured they will find a ceasefire and since they can pressure Israel, things may change,” the French president said, calling on both sides to halt attacks on civilians.

Trump, however, rejected any suggestion that he was engaged in peace talks. He hinted at deeper involvement in the conflict, warning Iran to talk “before it’s too late,” and praised Israel’s airstrikes even as civilian casualties mounted on both sides.

Since Friday, Israel and Iran have exchanged strikes in what is becoming one of the most dangerous escalations in the region in years. Iranian officials have reported over 220 deaths, while Israel has reported at least 24 fatalities.

The G7 summit, which brought together leaders from the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the U.K., was expected to produce a joint statement on the crisis. But Trump reportedly refused to commit the U.S. to any formal declaration, creating further diplomatic uncertainty.

While most G7 leaders have backed Israel, there is growing unease in Europe over the humanitarian fallout. Macron warned that military interventions rarely produce lasting peace and urged for civilian protection and renewed diplomacy.

Meanwhile, the White House said U.S. forces in the Middle East remain in a defensive posture and confirmed that Trump still seeks a nuclear agreement with Tehran, even as tensions spiral.