The US president has effectively presented the Iranian regime with an ultimatum: agree to give up uranium enrichment or see its nuclear program wiped out by an act of war. And it will now have to decide whether this is Israel's war or the United States'.

FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT

CALGARY (CANADA) - It's an ultimatum of sorts: Trump is telling the Iranians that if they don't accept his deal and completely abandon uranium enrichment (which for them means surrender) something will happen. This is the context of his sudden departure after the evacuate Tehran message. As if to say: uranium enrichment will end, one way or another, either through a diplomatic deal or because Fordow will explode. But if this persuasion tactic fails, Trump will have to decide whether this is Israel's war or America's.

Trump then flew to Washington, where he convened the National Security Council in the White House Situation Room, leaving the G7 in Canada a day earlier than expected. Shortly before, he had said: Iran would be crazy not to sign. Basically, Iran is at the negotiating table, they want to make a deal and as soon as I leave here, we will do something, but I have to leave first, and I have this commitment here with a lot of countries, including the United Kingdom.

French President Macron told reporters at the G7 that Trump's departure was a positive development because an offer had been made to secure a ceasefire and then begin broader discussions. But it remains to be seen how it is received by the parties.

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said Trump still wants a deal with Iran: President Trump has made it clear that it is on the table. The question is whether Iran will accept it … What you are watching in real time is peace through strength.

After Trump's warning to evacuate Tehran (a city of 9 million people) launched on social media and after his sudden departure from Canada a day earlier than expected to return to Washington, rumors spread of an imminent US involvement in the conflict. But immediately on social media, denials began from the Pentagon that the United States had joined the attack on Iran. This is not true, wrote spokesman Sean Parnell on X. American forces are maintaining a defensive posture and this has not changed. We will protect American soldiers and our interests.

The New York Times reports that Trump encouraged his deputy J.D. Vance along with special envoy Steve Witkoff to offer to meet with the Iranians this week. Trump talks about a deal, but wants surrender in the sense that the Iranians should completely give up uranium enrichment.

The leaders in Canada finally agreed on a joint statement that said the G7 reiterates its commitment to peace and stability in the Middle East and in this context declares that Israel has the right to defend itself and we reiterate our support for the defense of Israel. They stated that Iran is the main source of regional instability and terror and can never have a nuclear weapon. In conclusion, they strongly demand that the resolution of the Iran crisis lead to a broader de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, including a ceasefire in Gaza. Trump had previously refused to sign a statement calling for de-escalation, but the Germans and Canadians assured that language in the text was being worked on to convince him.

Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress - led by Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia (a former vice presidential candidate under Hillary Clinton) - have moved to assert Congressional authority over military involvement in the Middle East. Kaine has introduced a resolution that would require explicit congressional approval for a declaration of war.