U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled his intent to pursue a “real deal” to resolve the nuclear standoff with Iran, even as the deadly air conflict between Israel and Iran raged into its fifth consecutive day.
Speaking during his late-night departure from Canada following the G7 summit, Trump hinted at the possibility of dispatching senior U.S. officials—including Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff or Vice President JD Vance—for direct talks with Iran. The remarks were shared by a CBS News reporter on the social media platform X.
“You’re going to find out over the next two days. Nobody’s slowed up so far,” Trump reportedly said aboard Air Force One, predicting that Israel would continue its military campaign without pause.
Despite the escalating air war, Trump reiterated his goal of securing a nuclear agreement with Iran, stating, “Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”
World leaders at the G7 summit collectively called for a de-escalation of the conflict, emphasizing that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons and reaffirming Israel’s right to defend itself. However, Trump dismissed reports that his early exit from the summit was related to a ceasefire effort, writing on Truth Social: “Wrong! [Macron] has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington… Much bigger than that.”
The conflict was triggered by a surprise Israeli air campaign that reportedly killed several top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. Israel now claims to have gained control over Iranian airspace and vows to intensify strikes in the days ahead.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards responded by launching a new wave of missiles toward Israel, and a senior military commander announced a renewed drone offensive. Iranian media reported explosions and intense air defense activity over Tehran and Natanz, a key nuclear site, as well as casualties in other cities including Kashan and Lorestan.
According to Iranian state sources, 224 people—mostly civilians—have been killed so far. Israel has reported 24 civilian deaths, while Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich confirmed the evacuation of nearly 3,000 Israelis due to Iranian missile damage.
In a parallel diplomatic effort, Tehran has reportedly reached out to Oman, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia to mediate a ceasefire. According to regional sources, Iran has indicated willingness to show flexibility in nuclear negotiations if the U.S. can pressure Israel into halting its military operations.
