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Trump Orders Tehran Evacuation as Israel Expands Air Campaign

Mass departures underscore civilian alarm in Tehran with the Grand Bazaar shut down.

Smoke rises from the building of Iran's state-run television after an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 16, 2025.

Overview

  • President Trump abruptly left the G7 summit to warn all nine million residents of Tehran to evacuate immediately.
  • Donald Trump said he left the G7 early to pursue a plan he described as "much bigger" than securing a ceasefire.
  • The Israel Defense Forces broadened air operations over Tehran on Tuesday, targeting nuclear and military sites.
  • The IDF claimed responsibility for the death of another senior Iranian military commander in the latest strikes.
  • G7 leaders have called for restraint and are exploring diplomatic channels to prevent further escalation.