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.
