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Escalating Iran Conflict: Israel Calls for Evacuations, US Warns

6/17/2025

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As the conflict with Iran intensifies into its fifth day, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has called for Tehran residents to evacuate. US President Trump issued a stark warning against Iran's nuclear ambitions, while Israeli PM Netanyahu suggested potential strikes on Iran's Supreme Leader. In response, the EU has activated its citizen protection mechanism, signaling escalating tensions.

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As the conflict with Iran intensifies into its fifth day, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has called for Tehran residents to evacuate. US President Trump issued a stark warning against Iran's nuclear ambitions, while Israeli PM Netanyahu suggested potential strikes on Iran's Supreme Leader. In response, the EU has activated its citizen protection mechanism, signaling escalating tensions.