Donald Trump Orders Iranians to Vacate Their Capital
- President Donald Trump of the United States has asked that everyone in the Iranian capital, Tehran, vacate with immediate effect
- The US president explained that he had warned Iran it could not win a war against Israel, adding that the Asian country must not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons
- Trump’s remark came in the wake of rising tensions after Israel, a key US ally, launched an attack on Iran on Friday, 13 June
United States President Donald Trump has said that everyone in Tehran, the Iranian capital, should leave the city, adding that Iran is not winning the ongoing war against Israel.
Trump said he had warned the Iranian authorities to sign the nuclear deal, adding that they just decided to go to war, in which they cannot win, stressing that "it was just a waste of human life".
Trump stated that he had urged Iranian authorities to sign the nuclear deal, but they chose instead to pursue war, one he insisted they could never win, describing the decision as “a waste of human life.”
Source: Getty Images
Trump expresses confidence that Israel will win
Trump stated that "Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon". The US president gave the warning amid the renewed attack from Israel on Tehran.
Trump, in a social media post, stated:
"Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and a 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!"
Trump's statement is below:
On the morning of Friday, 13 June 2025, the Israeli military launched a series of strikes on Iran, following the collapse of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and the failure of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Board of Governors to censure Iran for the first time in two decades, allegedly due to the country’s refusal to cooperate with inspectors.
Reports from Tehran confirmed that multiple explosions were heard across the capital that morning. In response, Iranian authorities suspended all flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport, the country’s main air hub.
Israel's attack: Iranian military leaders killed
During the attacks, top Iranian military officials and nuclear scientists were assassinated. The development led to fears of a major military conflict in the Middle East, as Tehran promised a "harsh response".
According to Al Jazeera, Ali Khamenei, the Iranian Supreme Leader, warned that Israel should expect a “bitter and painful” fate after the attacks.
His statement reads:
“By God’s will, the powerful hand of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic will not let it [Israel] go unpunished.”
On his part, Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, said that the attacks were targeted at Iranian ballistic missile factories and nuclear infrastructure in a pre-recorded message on the strikes.
Source: Getty Images
Israel vows to launch attacks on Iran
Legit.ng earlier reported that Israel vowed that Iran would hear from its forces after Iranian drones and missiles attacked its territory.
An official of the Israeli authority disclosed the plan, adding that Tel Aviv had yet to determine which measure to take in its retaliation.
In a counterattack, Iran confirmed the launching of over 300 drones and missiles on Israeli territory during the night.
PAY ATTENTION: Сheck out news that is picked exactly for YOU ➡️ find the “Recommended for you” block on the home page and enjoy!
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
