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."

Leaders of Britain, France and Germany on Friday called for all sides to refrain from further escalation after Israeli strikes against nuclear and military facilities in Iran, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office said.

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.

Over a thousand Australian citizens are looking to leave Iran and Israel as the government looks to assist where "safe to do so" amid rising escalations in the Middle East.

Donald Trump said late on Monday his early departure from the Group of Seven nations summit has "nothing to do with" working on a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, denying comments by French President Emmanuel Macron who said the U.

President Donald Trump abruptly announced that he would leave the G7 summit a day early and return to Washington shortly after posting an ominous social media message that appeared to suggest more carnage in Iran.

Trump’s Middle East decision. The Trump Card. The G7 mood. As Israel and Iran entered their fifth day of war, D