"President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State." Leavitt wrote on X.

Blasts have been heard in Tehran and sirens have sounded in Israel as US president convenes National Security Council.

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

Group of Seven (G7) leaders unexpectedly agreed on Monday on a joint statement backing Israel's self-defence and opposing a nuclear-armed Iran. In a statement issued by the seven leading democratic economies,

The BBC's James Landale highlights the role of the US president at the summit as the conflict in the Middle East overshadows the gathering.