Iran looks to de-escalate conflict with Israel
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This marks the second time that Trump had left the G7 summit early. In 2018, at a summit in Quebec, Trump left the gathering to meet North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
Since Israel began its concerted attack on Iran on Friday, calls for regime change in Iran have grown louder – from hawks in the US Congress to Israeli officials and some Iranian activists abroad.
Oman and Qatar were leading efforts to begin ceasefire talks, while mediators said Iran was open to resuming nuclear negotiations if Israel’s attacks stop.
The deadly conflict between Iran and Israel entered its fifth day on Tuesday, with both sides widening their attacks.
The White House and Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
President Donald Trump is leaving the G7 summit in Canada early "so he can attend to many important matters," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday evening. "President Trump had a great day at the G7,