President Donald Trump issued a warning on Monday evening telling “everyone” in Tehran to “immediately evacuate” the city. The U.S. president will also leave the G7 summit in Canada early to deal with the rapidly escalating crisis between Israel and Iran and has reportedly called a National Security Council meeting for when he lands in Washington, D.C.
The Context
Israel launched a number of strikes against Iran last week, igniting the most serious escalation to date in their long-running conflict.
Both countries have lobbed missiles at one another since Israel first attacked Iran early Friday, local time, with Iran bearing the brunt of the cost in the days since.
Israeli airstrikes have decapitated Iran’s military and intelligence leadership and targeted critical nuclear sites and scientists, killing more than 224 people since Friday. Israeli officials have said that 24 people in Israel have been killed and at least 500 were injured as a result of Iran’s retaliatory strikes.
What To Know
Trump posted Monday night on Truth Social, “Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”
Shortly after Trump’s Truth Social post, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that the U.S. president will leave the G7 summit in Canada earlier than expected.
“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer,” Leavitt wrote. “Much was accomplished, but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State.”
After departing the summit, Trump will immediately leave for Washington, D.C., and has said that the National Security Council should be prepared in the Situation Room, according to Fox News’ Lawrence Jones. CNN also confirmed Jones’ reporting.
The Pentagon also posted an update on X after Trump’s Truth…
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