G7 leaders urge 'de-escalation' but stop short of calling for Israel-Iran ceasefire

The joint statement was signed by America's President Trump - who then left the summit in Canada early.

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The joint statement was signed by US President Donald Trump - who then left the meeting early, his intentions unclear. His press secretary said this was because of events in the Middle East.

The president himself merely said he was returning to Washington for "big stuff", but denied this was related to a ceasefire.

He earlier urged Iranians to "immediately evacuate Tehran". This triggered speculation that US forces might join Israel's attacks - something denied by American officials.

The gathering of world leaders at Kananaskis, in the Canadian Rockies, has been overshadowed by the Middle East conflict.