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U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday night cut short his participation at the G7 summit to leave Alberta, Canada, and return to Washington, D.C., to focus on the conflict between Israel and Iran. French President Emmanual Macron announced Trump had made a cease-fire offer between the two countries.
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.
Israel and Iran have begun a new round of attacks, as the conflict between the two heavily armed rivals enters its fourth day.
The White House and Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
The two powers have been exchanging barrages since Israel attacked Iran and killed many of the country’s top military leaders and scientists.
While the U.S. insists it is not involved in strikes on Iran, American officials have confirmed military forces have been helping to intercept Iranian missiles fired at Israel.
"American Forces are maintaining their defensive posture & that has not changed," the chief Pentagon spokesperson said.
Only the U.S. military has the 30,000-pound bomb capable of reaching the facility and the bomber that can carry it.