Soldecanarias.net / International Desk
The latest G7 summit once again exposed deep divisions among Western leaders regarding the war in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump publicly discredited his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, following Macron’s claim that a ceasefire offer between Iran and Israel was on the table.
“Macron is always wrong,” Trump told reporters after leaving the summit early in Apulia, Italy. Visibly irritated, the U.S. president denied the existence of any formal proposal, insisting that “France speaks without knowing the full picture.”
❝»We want a real ending, not a temporary truce»❞
Trump stated that his administration is working toward what he called «a true end» to the conflict, not just partial or diplomatic stopgaps. “The region doesn’t need pauses—it needs a definitive solution. And we are closer than ever to achieving that,” he claimed, without offering specifics.
The Republican leader’s remarks come amid increased military escalation in the Middle East. The U.S. has reinforced its regional presence, deploying ships and aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean, the Persian Gulf, and the Indian Ocean, increasing pressure on Tehran and its allies.
Macron: “There is a window of opportunity to de-escalate”
Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron said there was “an offer on the table for a ceasefire” between Iran and Israel, reportedly mediated indirectly by Gulf nations. He urged G7 partners “to act with unity and responsibility” to prevent a broader war.
However, his remarks were met with skepticism from Washington and London, both aligning with Trump’s firmer stance. German Chancellor Annalena Baerbock refrained from taking sides but expressed concern about growing division within the G7 on how to handle the crisis.
A Divided G7
The incident highlights the G7’s ongoing struggle to present a united front in foreign policy matters. While Macron supports de-escalation through diplomacy and economic pressure, Trump favors a more forceful military and strategic approach.
Sources close to the Élysée Palace said Macron “regrets the tone” used by Trump but stands by his position that “a political solution is still possible if there is swift and coordinated action.”
Uncertain Outlook
As the Iran-Israel conflict continues, international mediation efforts face not only regional complexity but also disunity among Western allies. The lack of consensus within the G7 may weaken the group’s global influence at a critical moment.
Meanwhile, civilians in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza continue to suffer the consequences of a conflict that risks spreading beyond its current borders.
