Overview

• President Trump posted on Truth Social that citizens should immediately evacuate Tehran and restated his refusal to allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.
• Recent weeks have seen a surge in cross-border strikes between Israel and Iran, driving up fears of broader regional conflict.
• Washington has deployed additional military forces to the Middle East as a deterrent against further escalation.
• Nuclear talks between the US and Iran remain stalled after the most recent round was canceled because of ongoing hostilities.
• The International Atomic Energy Agency reports that Iran’s uranium enrichment is approaching weapons-grade levels, heightening global security concerns.