The summit takes place amid growing geopolitical challenges, including the conflict in the Middle East and a trade war driven by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will soon be back in Washington from the Group of Seven nations’ summit held in Canada due to the situation in the Middle East where the conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated.

The summit comes amid rising international tensions, as Trump and other allies continue their quest for an accord between Russia and Ukraine.

President Donald Trump urged Tehran’s 9.5 million residents to flee as tension between Iran and Israel builds. Trump is expected to hold urgent talks with his national security team.

Prime Minister Mark Carney greets French President Emmanuel Macron at the official welcome ceremony during the G7 Leaders’ Summit on June 16, 2025 in Kananaskis, Alberta. Trump left Alberta Monday night, citing the conflict between Israel and Iran

And President Trump has been encouraging Vice President JD Vance and his Mideast envoy, Steve Witkoff, to offer to meet the Iranians this week, according to a U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.

India, whose leader has been invited to the G7 starting on Sunday, is eager to represent the Global South on the world stage, acting as a "bridge" between different countries, Foreign Minister