"We affirm that Israel has a right to defend itself. We reiterate our support for the security of Israel," G7 leaders said in a statement.

President Trump’s early departure comes after a White House official said he had decided not to sign onto a G7 statement about Israel and Iran. In the end, he did sign it.

World leaders at the Group of Seven summit in Canada scrambled Monday to find a way to contain the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.