As the violent conflict between Iran and Israel enters its fifth consecutive day, former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic and urgent warning to Iranian citizens: “Evacuate Tehran immediately.”
The call came late Monday via Trump’s Truth Social platform, just hours after he made a surprise early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada. The ongoing military exchanges between the two Middle Eastern rivals have already left scores dead, hundreds injured, and the region teetering on the brink of a broader war.
> “Iran should have signed the deal I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” Trump posted.
Trump’s statement has intensified the already volatile atmosphere, amplifying fears that a major urban center like Tehran could become the next major target in the spiraling conflict.
The Iran-Israel confrontation, long simmering in the shadows of proxy wars and cyberattacks, has exploded into full-blown military action. Over the past several days, both nations have unleashed waves of missile strikes in tit-for-tat attacks that have rattled the international community.
On Tuesday, fresh barrages lit up the skies of both countries as air raid sirens screamed across Tehran and Tel Aviv, prompting widespread panic and civilian evacuations.
Trump’s abrupt exit from the G7 Summit sparked a storm of speculation. French President Emmanuel Macron suggested that Washington was behind a truce proposal. However, Trump promptly shot down that claim.
> “Wrong! He has no idea why I am now on my way to Washington, but it certainly has nothing to do with a Cease Fire. Much bigger than that,” Trump countered.
Despite his denial, G7 leaders issued a joint communiqué urging both Iran and Israel to exercise restraint. The declaration condemned the escalating violence, reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense, and strongly insisted that “Iran must never be allowed to develop nuclear weapons.”
In a chilling escalation, Israeli missiles reportedly struck the headquarters of Iran’s state television while a live broadcast was in progress on Monday. The blast abruptly halted the transmission and sent shockwaves—both literal and symbolic—across the country.
Saturday night also witnessed a deadly Iranian missile barrage on Israeli territory. According to Israel’s Foreign Ministry, eight people were killed, including four children, with over 200 others injured. The Iranian strike was in retaliation for an earlier Israeli operation targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, which reportedly claimed the lives of multiple nuclear scientists and senior military officials.
Diplomatic backchannels have reportedly been buzzing, but neither Tehran nor Tel Aviv shows signs of backing down. Iran insists its nuclear programme is strictly peaceful, while Israel accuses Iran of funding proxy groups and using covert operatives to spread instability across the region.
As fear grips the region and the specter of a wider war looms, Trump’s alarmist rhetoric has further fanned the flames.
Analysts warn that the deepening hostilities could draw in larger powers and destabilize not just the Middle East, but also global markets and energy supplies. With the world watching closely, and diplomatic efforts seemingly stalled, the question remains:
Can this runaway conflict be stopped before it plunges the world into a new era of warfare?
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