Trump posted online that he got a birthday greeting from Putin, with whom he agreed Iran-Israel war must end, and said he told Putin "his war" should end, too.

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."

The move followed a Trump post on Truth Social that said, “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”

A majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the presidency so far in his second term, except on the issue of immigration, a news NBC News poll has found.

There were some awkward moments during their Oval Office meeting in May, when Carney pushed back on Trump’s remarks about making Canada the 51st US state. But in Canada, the PM was praised for how he handled that high-stakes meeting.

Group of Seven leaders have a draft joint statement calling for deescalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, according to two sources and a draft seen by Reuters.

Group of Seven leaders have a draft joint statement calling for deescalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, according to two sources and a draft seen by Reuters.