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Tehran on Edge: Fleeing Residents Amid Rising Tensions

6/18/2025

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Tehran feels eerily deserted as tensions with Israel rise, with shops shuttered and residents fleeing in fear. The Iranian military asserts dominance over Israeli airspace, while President Trump calls for caution towards Supreme Leader Khamenei. This volatile situation stirs anxiety about potential U.S. intervention, leaving millions in Iran's capital in a state of uncertainty.

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Tehran feels eerily deserted as tensions with Israel rise, with shops shuttered and residents fleeing in fear. The Iranian military asserts dominance over Israeli airspace, while President Trump calls for caution towards Supreme Leader Khamenei. This volatile situation stirs anxiety about potential U.S. intervention, leaving millions in Iran's capital in a state of uncertainty.