By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/trump-says-all-of-tehran-should-evacuate-immediately-amid-intensifying-conflict Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump says all of Tehran should evacuate ‘immediately’ amid intensifying conflict World Jun 17, 2025 8:56 AM EDT U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire. READ MORE: Israel’s 4th day of strikes against Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning Israel’s air campaign on the Iranian capital appeared to broaden an intensifying conflict after it issued warnings on Monday for about 300,000 people in Tehran to evacuate ahead of airstrikes. People were seen leaving the city Tuesday morning — the fifth day of the intensifying conflict — as shops and the historic Grand Bazaar were closed. Iranian authorities insist everything is under control and no guidance has been issued. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire. READ MORE: Israel’s 4th day of strikes against Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning Israel’s air campaign on the Iranian capital appeared to broaden an intensifying conflict after it issued warnings on Monday for about 300,000 people in Tehran to evacuate ahead of airstrikes. People were seen leaving the city Tuesday morning — the fifth day of the intensifying conflict — as shops and the historic Grand Bazaar were closed. Iranian authorities insist everything is under control and no guidance has been issued. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now