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."

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.

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.

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.

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 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.