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Trump calls on Tehran to evacuate: war against Israel is escalating!
US President Trump calls for the evacuation of Tehran in the context of the war between Israel and Iran. The situation escalates.
Trump calls on Tehran to evacuate: war against Israel is escalating!
Amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump is calling on the residents of Tehran to flee. “Everyone should leave Tehran immediately,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform, responding to the military clashes that have increased sharply in recent days. Israel had also previously called for the evacuation of a Tehran district with around 300,000 residents, which further fueled tensions in the region. There are reports of long traffic jams on the streets of Iran, which indicate that the population is beginning to flee. Tehran, with a population of around nine million, is under massive pressure as Israeli attacks target various strategic targets in Iran, including nuclear facilities and military positions.
As Nau reports, Iran has suffered at least 224 deaths since the offensive began. Trump expressed concern about the situation and made it clear that Iran should have signed a proposed deal on its nuclear program to avoid such conflicts. His criticism hits directly at Iran, which he sees as a “waste of human life.” Such attacks on Tehran have not decreased in recent days; on the contrary, they have intensified.
Another powder keg in the Middle East
The situation in the Middle East is further complicated by the role of the USA and its military presence in the region. As bpb.de notes, the USA has increased its troops and is currently moving both the USS Nimitz and a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to secure its own military presence. Several Arab states as well as Turkey have called for an immediate ceasefire and have advocated for a nuclear weapons-free environment in the Middle East.
Israel is responding with further air strikes, including on Iranian communications centers, which have resulted in several deaths and injuries. According to Trump, Russia could potentially act as a mediator in the conflict, adding further momentum to the tension between the nations as Russia offers to take enriched uranium from Iran.
The Shadow of Hamas and the Axis of Resistance
The background to these conflicts is, among other things, the attack on Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas on October 7th, which led to a new wave of the Middle East war. These events not only stimulated military activity between Israel and Iran, but also challenged Arab states in their positions towards Israel. The mobilization of militant groups in Yemen and Iran's support of Hamas are part of a larger geopolitical game that includes both regional and international actors.
Meanwhile, solidarity with the Palestinian civilian population remains high, even if the Iranian regime is trying to exploit the conflict for its own political goals. The Iranian people themselves are suffering from economic problems and are angry about the double standards of their own government.
It currently remains to be seen how the situation will develop and whether the appeals for evacuation in Tehran will be taken seriously or whether people will hold out in the midst of this crisis while the risks increase every day. In these turbulent times, everyone must act thoughtfully - but the pursuit of peace remains a distant goal.