Trump cuts G7 short as Iran-Israel tensions flare: Unbiased Updates, June 17, 2025

President Donald Trump returned to Washington early Tuesday morning, June 17, after leaving the G7 early due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The situation has become too significant for him to remain outside the country at this moment, along with the serious warning he is issuing to Tehran.

Plus, a political hit list and a deadly shooting spree. Who investigators suspect the alleged Minnesota gunman was targeting, and the national names he had in his sights.

Crash investigators discovered the black boxes from the deadly Air India Flight 171, helping to reveal the details of the fatal Dreamliner crash in India and the reasons behind its descent with over 270 passengers on board.

Trump leaves G7 summit early as tensions in Middle East escalate

President Donald Trump returned to the U.S. this morning after departing from the G7 summit early, amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran. Multiple reports indicate that Trump instructed the National Security Council to prepare in the Situation Room upon his arrival.

He didn’t give a specific reason for leaving Canada, but pushed back on French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that he was rushing home to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

Trump posted on Truth Social that the reason was “much bigger than that.” He then told reporters aboard Air Force One: We are not looking for a ceasefire.

Before departing, he joined G7 leaders in a statement that stated Iran “can never have a nuclear weapon” and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Overnight, Iran launched additional missile strikes on Israel, but Israeli officials called it “the least impactful” night of the attacks so far.

In response, Israel struck back, claiming to target dozens of missile and drone storage sites inside Iran. In what might be a warning, Trump said on Truth Social, “Everybody should evacuate Tehran!”

Trump cancels meeting with Ukraine president

Trump’s early exit from the G7 means that a planned meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is canceled for Tuesday, June 17. This would have been their second face-to-face meeting since their contentious encounter at the White House in February. They were also both present at the funeral for Pope Francis in Rome in April.

Tuesday’s meeting was expected to focus heavily on aid and defense support, especially in light of what happened overnight in Kyiv.

A Russian missile and drone strike in Kyiv killed at least 14 people and injured 99 others, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the capital in months. Zelenskyy said Russia launched more than 440 drones and 32 missiles, calling the damage some of the “most horrific” Kyiv has seen since the war began.

Ukraine’s interior minister confirmed to reporters that an American citizen was among the dead, killed by shrapnel, according to the Associated Press.

Meanwhile, a separate drone strike in Odesa killed one person and injured 17 others, according to local officials.

Senators to be briefed on security after deadly Minnesota attacks

Senators received a high-level security briefing from U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate Sergeant at Arms early Tuesday morning, June 17. The deadly attack on state lawmakers in Minnesota has sparked new fears of political violence.

The suspect — 57-year-old Vance Boelter — faces charges for killing Minnesota House Democratic Leader Melissa Hortman and her husband, as well as for shooting State Senator John Hoffman and his wife during a targeted home invasion.

Authorities reported that Boelter posed as a police officer, donned a tactical vest and body armor, and possessed a hit list targeting over 45 Democratic officials.

Among them are U.S. Sen. Tina Smith and state Reps. Hillary Scholten and Greg Landsman.

Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune, who are also reviewing security support for members under threat, requested the briefing.

Investigators report that Boelter had been preparing for the attacks for an extended period, driving to various lawmakers’ residences armed with assault weapons, disguises and comprehensive surveillance notes.

Black boxes recovered in deadly India plane crash

Investigators in India are analyzing the black boxes recovered from the wreckage of Air India Flight 171 — a Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed just minutes after takeoff, killing at least 270 people. The London-bound jet crashed into a medical hostel near Ahmedabad, leaving only one survivor among the 242 people on board, with dozens killed on the ground as well.

Investigators have recovered both the flight data recorder and the cockpit voice recorder, the latter capturing pilot conversations, alarms and any final distress calls that could reveal what happened in those last moments. The plane ascended only a few hundred feet before descending, crashing and creating a massive fireball in a neighborhood.

U.S. and U.K. officials are assisting India’s investigation.

At the same time, Air India faces mounting pressure to examine its entire fleet of Boeing Dreamliners due to rising concerns over mechanical failures and crew responses in one of the worst aviation disasters the country has experienced in decades.

Long lines at Louvre amid labor strike

Where thousands of frustrated tourists stood in the heat on Monday, June 16, only to find the world’s most-visited museum closed. Lines snaked up the stairs and around the building, packed with people hoping to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa.

Instead, they got a strike.

Workers walked off the job, expressing that they’re overwhelmed by what they describe as unimaginable crowds. Ticket agents, security staff, and gallery attendants refused to take their posts following a company meeting, citing outdated infrastructure, water leaks and excessive foot traffic that they felt was unsafe to manage.

One American tourist called it “The Mona Lisa moan,” saying there was no sign, no explanation and thousands were left in the dark under the iconic glass pyramid.

No word yet on when the Louvre will reopen.

Oklahoma City Thunder one win from taking NBA title over Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from securing the franchise’s first-ever NBA title after a significant Game 5 victory on Monday night, June 16, against the Indiana Pacers.

Jalen Williams scored 40 points for the Thunder as they defeated the Pacers 120-109. The league MVP, Alexander, had 31 points.

Oklahoma City has come back from a 2-1 deficit in the series to lead 3 games to 2. Game 6 is Thursday night back in Indiana, where the Pacers will try to stay alive.

Florida Panthers hope to secure Stanley Cup in Game 6

Meanwhile, in Sunrise, Florida, the Stanley Cup will be present Tuesday night, June 17, as the Florida Panthers attempt to win back-to-back championships and claim hockey’s holy grail during Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

Phil Pritchard, who has been the “keeper of the cup for decades,” will be there waiting to see if the Florida Panthers win, at which point he would award it to the winning team.

Ella Rae Greene, Editor In Chief