At the G7 summit held in Canada on Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a direct call to the Iranian government to urgently resume diplomatic talks aimed at ending its conflict with Israel.
Addressing global leaders and reporters, Trump emphasized that ongoing hostilities are serving no strategic benefit to Iran, stating the Islamic Republic is not gaining the upper hand in the confrontation.
The American president revealed that Iranian officials have quietly signaled an interest in opening dialogue as international pressure mounts for a de-escalation. “They have to make a deal, and it’s painful for both parties,” Trump said, warning Tehran against further delay. “But I’d say Iran is not winning this war, and they should talk—and they should talk immediately, before it’s too late.”
The region has witnessed a surge in violence since Friday when Israeli fighter jets launched a massive offensive on multiple Iranian military and nuclear facilities.
Reports indicate that the airstrikes targeted top-ranking Iranian generals and nuclear scientists, sparking retaliatory attacks that have kept the region on high alert.
Trump’s remarks reflect growing concern within the U.S. administration that continued escalation could destabilize not only Iran and Israel but the broader Middle East. Washington has long maintained that only diplomacy can bring a sustainable end to the hostility, a position increasingly echoed by European allies at the summit.
Despite tensions, the White House believes there remains a narrow window for diplomacy. “They’d like to talk,” Trump said, suggesting that behind the scenes, Iranian leadership may be seeking an “off-ramp” from the conflict. The President did not detail what terms might be on the table but emphasized urgency.
