Multiple evacuation orders have been issued for densely populated areas, but it is not clear how many civilians have been able to leave the city or whether a large-scale evacuation would be possible in such a short time.
The President of the United States clarified that Iran should have signed an agreement when it could and called on Tehran residents to leave the city
Multiple evacuation orders have been issued for densely populated areas, but it is not clear how many civilians have been able to leave the city or whether a large-scale evacuation would be possible in such a short time.
In his post, Trump also lamented that Iran has not signed a nuclear agreement with the United States, stating that "it's a disgrace and a loss of human life." He emphasized that Iran should have accepted the agreement he proposed, warning again that the Iranian regime must not acquire nuclear weapons.
Hours before his post on Truth Social, Trump had participated in the G7 summit in Canada, where he declared that the United States was in telephone communication with Iranian authorities and expressed his desire for negotiations to continue in person. "I think an agreement will be signed. Iran would be foolish not to sign it," he stated to the press.
This Monday night, United States President Donald Trump made a dramatic call through his social network Truth Social, urging all civilians to immediately evacuate the city of Tehran. "IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON! I've said it time and again! Everyone must evacuate Tehran immediately!" Trump wrote, without providing further details about what might be about to happen.
His message was issued amid a growing Israeli offensive on the Iranian capital, which began Thursday night and has escalated progressively. However, so far, the United States has not participated directly in the attacks, although it has provided assistance in intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at Israel.
Shortly after Trump's message, Iranian media reported explosions and intense anti-aircraft fire in Tehran, although it was not clear whether the attack was coordinated with the U.S. president's announcement.
The city of Tehran, home to approximately 10 million people (17 million in its metropolitan area), was the target of new Israeli air operations that, according to the Israel Defense Forces, already have full control of the airspace over the Iranian capital.