Iran’s top security body has called on residents to flee Tehran and vulnerable urban centers, hours after devastating US-Israel joint operations lit up the night sky. Explosions echoed through neighborhoods, with thick smoke rising over key districts, prompting the Supreme National Security Council’s stark warning.
‘Operations by hostile entities persist in Tehran and other cities,’ the council stated. ‘In the interest of safety from Israel-US aggression, evacuate calmly to alternative locations.’ The move evokes memories of June’s 10-day war, when throngs escaped to villages, and fuels rumors of brewing street protests.
Officials claim full readiness to supply essentials, advising against shopping mall rushes that could invite disaster. Educational institutions remain shuttered, financial services proceed uninterrupted, and administrative functions are halved.
Leaders from Washington and Jerusalem framed the bombings in video addresses as liberating actions for Iranians and a global safeguard against terror. Exiled royal Reza Pahlavi echoed support online, expressing gratitude to Trump and urging steadfastness.
With roads potentially turning into hotbeds of unrest, Iran’s leadership grapples with dual threats: external bombardment and internal volatility. The evacuation plea underscores the gravity, as citizens weigh flight against fortitude in this high-stakes crisis.