Trump Issues Urgent Evacuation Warning for Tehran Amid Rising Tensions
As clashes between Israel and Iran intensify for the fifth consecutive day, former US President Donald Trump has called on all Iranians to "immediately evacuate" Tehran. Posting on Truth Social, Trump condemned Iran’s failure to agree to a nuclear deal, describing the ongoing situation as "a shame" and emphasizing his stance that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
Early Departure from G7 Summit Highlights Middle East Crisis
Trump’s urgent warning coincides with his decision to leave the Group of Seven summit in Canada a day earlier than planned. The White House confirmed that escalating tensions in the Middle East were the primary reason for this abrupt departure.
In his post, Trump reiterated, "I told them to sign the deal. 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!"
Context Behind Trump’s Warning
Earlier during the initial phase of Israel's offensive against Iran, Trump revealed that the US had given Iran 60 days to halt uranium enrichment negotiations, but no agreement materialized. His continued criticism reflects his broader political platform emphasizing national security, as he stated, "AMERICA FIRST means many GREAT things, including the fact that, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!"
International Reactions and Frontline Developments
Meanwhile, at the G7 summit, French President Emmanuel Macron viewed Trump’s early exit as a hopeful sign, emphasizing that achieving a ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains the summit’s highest priority.
In the early hours of Tuesday, multiple explosions were reported in Iran, triggering the activation of the nation's air defenses. Similarly, Israel experienced air raid sirens and explosions, especially around Tel Aviv after midnight.
According to Iranian authorities, the conflict has so far resulted in 224 deaths, mostly civilians, while Israel reports 24 civilian fatalities. Thousands of Israeli civilians have been evacuated amid the ongoing missile strikes.
Calls for De-escalation from Iran
Amid mounting casualties, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi appealed for diplomacy on social media, stating, "If President Trump is genuine about diplomacy and interested in stopping this war, next steps are consequential. Israel must halt its aggression, and absent a total cessation of military aggression against us, our responses will continue."
