Kananaskis, June 17 (V7N) - U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that “Iran is not winning the war,” referring to the escalating military conflict between Iran and Israel. The comment was made during a brief exchange with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit held Monday in Kananaskis, Canada. The remarks, first reported by AFP, have since attracted global attention.
"They Should Talk Before It’s Too Late"
Speaking to reporters ahead of his bilateral meeting with Carney, Trump added that “Iran wants to talk,” and urged both Iran and Israel to come to the negotiation table “while there’s still time.” He warned that any delay in diplomatic engagement could worsen the situation, saying, “They should talk now—before it becomes too late.”
While the former U.S. president did not confirm any ongoing backchannel negotiations, his tone suggested growing international pressure on Tehran and Tel Aviv to consider a diplomatic solution as the regional crisis intensifies.
Background: A Critical Juncture in the Iran-Israel Conflict
Tensions have escalated sharply in recent weeks with missile and drone exchanges between Iran and Israel. Iranian missiles reportedly struck Tel Aviv and Haifa earlier this week, further raising fears of a broader Middle East war. In response, Israel has continued its airstrikes on Iranian military and strategic assets.
What began as a limited regional confrontation now risks spiraling into a more expansive conflict, as both sides escalate militarily and diplomatically.
G7 Summit Overshadowed by Geopolitical Crisis
Originally convened to focus on global economic recovery, AI regulation, and climate policy, this year’s G7 Summit has been partially overshadowed by urgent discussions over the Iran-Israel confrontation. World leaders are increasingly concerned that without prompt diplomatic intervention, the conflict could destabilize the broader region.
A Coordinated Diplomatic Push
According to diplomatic sources, several G7 nations—including France and Germany—are actively promoting a multilateral initiative to defuse tensions and encourage dialogue between Iran and Israel. Trump’s remarks lend a high-profile voice to that effort, especially given his past role in shaping U.S.-Iran policy during his first term in office.
While no formal talks have been confirmed, the international community appears increasingly united in calling for immediate de-escalation—before the conflict reaches a point of no return.
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