In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, United States President Donald Trump has called for the immediate evacuation of Tehran, citing rising military tensions in the region. The announcement came just hours before he abruptly cut short his attendance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada, further intensifying global anxiety over a potential full-blown Middle Eastern war.

The White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the decision, noting that President Trump would leave the G7 summit in Kananaskis after a dinner with world leaders on Monday night—a day ahead of schedule. The summit was initially slated to conclude Tuesday, with scheduled bilateral meetings between Trump and both Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

"Everyone Should Evacuate Tehran": Trump’s Urgent Message

In a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, Trump issued his strongest public warning yet against Iran, urging civilians and diplomats alike to evacuate Tehran immediately. He reiterated his long-held view that Iran should never possess nuclear weapons, linking it to broader security concerns for the United States and its allies.

“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!” Trump wrote.

He followed up with another post tying his message to his “America First” policy, stating:

“AMERICA FIRST means many GREAT things, including the fact that, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”

These statements were made around 2 a.m. Tehran local time, prompting widespread concern, especially as the Israeli military claimed to have full control of the skies over Tehran at the time of posting.

Israeli Airstrike Hits Iranian State TV During Live Broadcast

While Trump’s warnings stirred global reaction, events on the ground escalated significantly. An Israeli airstrike reportedly struck Iranian state television headquarters during a live broadcast. The event occurred as a reporter was speaking about the “aggression against the homeland,” with the studio filling with dust and debris before the screen abruptly went dark.

Eyewitnesses and footage confirm:

• An explosion occurred live on-air, prompting the anchor and staff to flee the studio.

• Background chants of “Allahu Akbar” (God is Great) were audible amid the chaos.

• The broadcast quickly shifted to pre-recorded programming, cutting off the live feed.

According to Iranian media, several state broadcasting employees were killed in the strike. This event marks one of the most symbolic and high-profile attacks on Iranian media infrastructure in recent memory and highlights the growing intensity of Israeli strikes.

Trump’s Early G7 Exit: Reason and Repercussions

The White House clarified Trump's early departure via a post from Press Secretary Leavitt on X (formerly Twitter):

“President Trump had a great day at the G7, even signing a major trade deal with the United Kingdom and Prime Minister Keir Starmer. 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.”

Trump had been scheduled for high-level meetings on Tuesday, including talks with Mexico and Ukraine, two critical partners on border and defense issues, respectively. His abrupt departure signals a shift in US priorities, placing the Middle Eastern crisis front and center.

This decision has already impacted the diplomatic calculus at the G7 summit, with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Annalena Baerbock reportedly expressing concern over a growing vacuum in leadership at a time of crisis.

Why Tehran? Strategic and Symbolic Significance

Tehran, Iran’s capital, is home to over 10 million people and over 17 million in its metro area. It also hosts key military, political, and nuclear assets, making it both a symbolic and strategic target in any potential armed conflict.

With Israel asserting air superiority over Tehran, and missiles already having struck the Natanz nuclear facility earlier in the week, Trump’s warning adds urgency to evacuation efforts. However, evacuating a city of this scale on short notice is practically impossible, raising serious humanitarian concerns.

Broader Conflict Context: Operation Rising Lion and Beyond

The escalation stems from Israel’s military campaign dubbed Operation Rising Lion, launched on June 13, 2025, targeting suspected Iranian nuclear facilities. The offensive came just days before nuclear negotiations between Iran and Western powers were set to resume.

Iran retaliated by launching missiles into Israel, including strikes on Tel Aviv, prompting a rapid cycle of retaliation and heightened military alert across the region. Both countries have suffered casualties, with Israel reporting 24 civilian deaths, and Iran confirming 224 fatalities, most of them civilians.

These events occur in the backdrop of years-long diplomatic stagnation following the collapse of the JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action), a nuclear deal signed in 2015 but unilaterally abandoned by the US in 2018 during Trump's first term.

Implications: Diplomacy or Wider War?

Trump’s warning and exit from the G7 summit marks a pivotal moment in the Israel-Iran crisis. It signals that the US may escalate its involvement, despite Iran's condition that any nuclear negotiations can only resume if the US stays out of military engagement.

Diplomatic efforts are already under pressure, with European leaders scrambling to salvage the remnants of the JCPOA and avoid regional destabilisation. Gulf nations, often seen as neutral facilitators, are also reportedly in backchannel talks with Tehran.

But with explosions rocking media centers, international summits disrupted, and calls for evacuating entire cities, the path ahead remains highly volatile.

Conclusion: World on the Brink?

As President Trump calls for evacuation, the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East reaches a tipping point. While Trump’s warnings underscore his administration’s uncompromising stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, they also raise the stakes for regional peace.

The targeted Israeli strike on Iranian state television further exemplifies how this conflict has moved into the public and psychological domain, attacking not just military assets but national morale.

Whether this ends in diplomatic de-escalation or spirals into a multi-front war may depend on the next 72 hours. One thing is clear: the world is watching, and Tehran is trembling—under the weight of bombs, diplomacy, and political pressure.
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