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Trump Urges Tehran Evacuations Amid Escalating Israeli Airstrikes

6/17/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued urgent evacuation warnings for Tehran as Israel's airstrikes ramp up over five days, affecting around 300,000 residents. Many are fleeing the city amidst the turmoil, while Iranian officials insist they have the situation under control, leaving citizens in uncertainty without clear guidance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump issued urgent evacuation warnings for Tehran as Israel's airstrikes ramp up over five days, affecting around 300,000 residents. Many are fleeing the city amidst the turmoil, while Iranian officials insist they have the situation under control, leaving citizens in uncertainty without clear guidance.