French President Emmanuel Macron was speaking to reporters just as news came that President Trump was leaving early to handle the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. Trump, according to Macron, said "moments ago" that talks were underway. "If the United States can get a ceasefire, that's a very good thing," he said. "France would support it."

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.

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran's nuclear programme in an effort to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said.

Iran has told the United States and UK that it could retaliate if the countries aid Israel in attacks amid fears the Middle East will descend into war.

Israel and Iran traded deadly fire for a fourth day on Monday in their most intense confrontation in history, fuelling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East.

A key step toward peace is ensuring Iran presents no danger to the region, Israel, or Europe. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

President Donald Trump is departing the Group of Seven summit in Canada on Monday night, leaving a day early due to the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. “President Trump had a great day at the G7,