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."

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to "talk" about deescalation as deadly aerial attacks between Tehran and Israel continue.