Trump finally explains ‘evacuate Tehran’ post; multiple explosions heard in Iran capital amid Israel tensions

President Donald Trump's ‘evacuate Tehran’ post on Truth Social caused panic as multiple explosions were heard in the Iranian capital on Monday

Updated on: Jun 17, 2025, 11:36:34 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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President Donald Trump's ‘evacuate Tehran’ post on Truth Social caused panic as multiple explosions were heard in the Iranian capital on Monday, local media reports stated. A White House official soon clarified that Trump was not literally asking residents to evacuate Tehran.

US President Donald Trump participates in a family photo during the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Kananaskis Country Golf Course in Kananaskis, Alberta. (AFP)

Trump wrote: “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON,” adding that Iran should have signed the “deal” he told it to sign to prevent what he said was “a shame, and waste of human life."

“Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” he added. An official told CNN that Trump's post merely reflected the urgency of the need for Iran to come to the table as its tit-for-tat with Israel continues.

Tehran is home to around 9.5 million people. Earlier in the day, Israel’s military issued an evacuation warning affecting up to 330,000 people in a part of central Tehran that includes the country’s state TV and police headquarters.

On Monday, a video showed an Israeli fire striking an Iranian state-run television station during a live broadcast, forcing a reporter to run off camera. Iran fired a new wave of missiles at Israel that killed at least eight people.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli strikes have set Iran’s nuclear program back a “very, very long time.”

“The regime is very weak,” he added. The Israeli PM said that he is in touch with President Trump.

Israeli military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said his country's forces had "achieved full aerial superiority over Tehran’s skies.” Residents in Tehran were asked to evacuate.

“They want to stop and continue producing the weapons of death, both the nuclear weapons that threaten our existence and the ballistic missiles, but we are committed to destroying these two threats. If that can be achieved in another way, please – but we gave it a chance for 60 days,” Netanyahu said.

Trump will depart the G7 summit on Monday night, a day earlier than planned, due to the Israel-Iran conflict.

“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X.

“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.”

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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