In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has issued an urgent appeal for citizens to evacuate Tehran and other major cities facing imminent threats. The statement comes as joint US-Israel airstrikes hammer the Iranian capital, sending shockwaves through the region.
The council’s directive emphasizes maintaining calm while relocating to safer areas, citing intelligence on ongoing operations by adversarial forces. ‘We have received information indicating that operations will continue in Tehran and several other cities,’ the statement reads. ‘To protect against dangerous attacks from these two governments (Israel-US), move to other centers and cities if possible.’
This isn’t the first such exodus. Back in June, during a 10-day conflict, masses fled Tehran for rural family homes. Speculation is rife that roads could soon fill with protesters voicing dissent against the regime.
Government assurances highlight comprehensive preparations to meet public needs, urging avoidance of crowded shopping centers to minimize risks. Schools and universities stand closed until further notice, banks operate normally, and government offices run at 50% capacity.
The appeals coincide with visible blasts and smoke plumes across Iranian skies following Saturday’s aerial assaults. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released video messages justifying the strikes as a defense against terrorism and a boon for the Iranian people.
Adding to the chorus, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi posted on X, thanking Trump and calling on Iranians to remain patient amid the turmoil. As the situation unfolds, the world watches whether this marks a turning point in the long-simmering Iran-US-Israel standoff.