President Trump jetted to Canada for his first G7 summit, but the Middle East’s boiling tensions stole the spotlight. Israel’s bold strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites have sparked a dangerous tit-for-tat, with missiles flying and lives lost. The world watches, wondering if Trump’s deal-making can cool this powder keg.

As reported by Fox News, Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion” on June 12, hammering Iran’s nuclear and missile facilities and killing four Iranian military leaders. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on June 15, targeting central Israel, demolishing homes, and claiming over a dozen lives. Trump, informed of Israel’s plans beforehand, now pushes for a nuclear deal to halt the escalating conflict.

The U.S. knew Israel’s strike was coming, Trump confirmed on June 12, but Iran’s fury derailed nuclear talks in Oman. Iran’s missiles rained on Israel, only partially thwarted by the Iron Dome over Tel Aviv. Trump’s response? A fiery Truth Social post vowing peace through strength.

Trump’s Middle East Gambit

“I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal,” Trump posted on June 13, boasting U.S. military might and Israel’s lethal arsenal. His words drip with bravado, but the stakes are sky-high—can he broker peace where others failed? Critics call it reckless; supporters see a master negotiator at work.

Iran’s hardliners, Trump claimed, “are all DEAD now,” after Israel’s strikes, a blunt jab that underscores his no-nonsense style. Yet, his June 15 post promised peace, citing past successes in Serbia-Kosovo and Egypt-Ethiopia. The Middle East, he insists, will be “GREAT AGAIN!”

While missiles flew, Trump landed in Alberta, Canada, for the G7 summit on June 16, joined by leaders from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the EU, and the UK. Ukrainian PM Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum also attended, their presence amplifying global stakes. The Canadian Rockies, last a G8 host in 2002, set a dramatic backdrop.

G7 Tackles Global Crises

The G7 agenda zeroed in on Israel-Iran, Russia-Ukraine, Trump’s tariff plans, and the global economy’s wobbles. Trump’s deal-making swagger clashed with European caution, but he’s never shied from a tough room. Can he steer the summit toward unity, or will it fracture under pressure?

Back home, Trump’s immigration policies ignited chaos. Violent protests erupted in Los Angeles on June 6, sparked by federal immigration raids, with looting, arson, and highway shutdowns. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass slammed the raids, but Trump’s base cheers the crackdown.

In Compton on June 7, a protester waved American and Mexican flags as firefighters battled a burning car. Portland, Oregon, saw clashes on June 14, with U.S. Customs agents dodging tear gas amid furious crowds. The progressive outrage, while loud, ignores the border’s real strain, critics argue.

Domestic Protests Turn Violent

“No Kings Day” protests swept cities on June 14, decrying Trump’s leadership as authoritarian. Portland reported four injured law enforcement officers, while Los Angeles descended into chaos. The left’s tantrums, dressed as dissent, only deepen the nation’s divide, observers note.

Trump’s 79th birthday on June 14 coincided with Flag Day and a grand military parade in D.C., marking the Army’s 250th anniversary. The celebration, meant to unify, felt hollow amid domestic unrest and Middle East carnage. Still, Trump’s supporters hailed his patriotic fervor.

The president’s focus remains split—global diplomacy, domestic unrest, and a volatile Middle East. His G7 appearance, a chance to project strength, competes with Iran’s defiance and protest-fueled headlines. Trump thrives in chaos, but even he faces limits.

Can Trump Deliver Peace?

Trump’s Truth Social posts blend optimism with warnings, promising peace while flexing military muscle. “Many calls and meetings now taking place,” he wrote, hinting at feverish diplomacy. Skeptics scoff, but his base trusts the dealmaker-in-chief to deliver.

Iran’s withdrawal from nuclear talks signals distrust, yet Trump insists a deal is near. His past interventions—Serbia-Kosovo, Egypt-Ethiopia—lend credence, though the Middle East’s complexities dwarf those wins. Patience wears thin as missiles keep falling.

As Trump navigates the G7 and domestic fires, his vision for a “great” Middle East hangs in the balance. The world craves stability, but progressives’ protests and Iran’s aggression test his resolve. Love him or hate him, Trump’s next moves will shape history.