U.S. President Donald Trump has called on residents of Tehran to “immediately evacuate,” citing what he described as the Iranian regime’s continued refusal to curb its nuclear ambitions.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Monday, Trump sharply criticised Iran’s leadership, declaring: “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!”
The call comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following days of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. Tehran, a sprawling metropolis with nearly 10 million residents, has been on high alert.
However, evacuating such a densely populated city presents major logistical challenges. Air travel has been heavily restricted across the region, with airports in Iran and several neighbouring countries either closed or operating under severe limitations. Many roads in and out of the capital have also been blocked due to security concerns.
Trump’s statement marks a dramatic escalation in rhetoric. Although initially opposed to Israeli military action against Iran, he later voiced reluctant support.
DAILY POST reports that despite his alignment with Israel’s position, the White House said earlier Monday that Trump would not endorse any potential G7 communiqué calling for de-escalation.
Iran and the U.S. held talks in Rome last month over the Islamic Republic’s uranium enrichment activities, a key sticking point in nuclear negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed cautious optimism at the time, but tensions have only risen since, with continued disputes over enrichment levels and international monitoring.
The Trump administration, while pushing for restraint, has reinforced its support for Israel by dispatching a second aircraft carrier and additional warships equipped with ballistic missile defence systems to the region.
Israel-Iran War: Trump urges immediate evacuation of Tehran’s 10m residents
