Asger Risom
Iranian cities are rocked by explosions and missile strikes as Donald Trump calls for urgent evacuation of Tehran.
As the war between Israel and Iran enters its fifth day, the situation has escalated dramatically. Airstrikes, missile attacks, and political maneuvers are drawing the region, and the world, deeper into crisis.
Iran’s Capital in Panic After Trump’s Warning
Tensions spiked after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning: “Everyone should evacuate Tehran immediately!” he wrote on Truth Social, claiming that Iran “should have signed the agreement I told them to sign,” adding, “IRAN CANNOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.”
The post, reported by Digi24, triggered a mass exodus from Tehran, with residents flooding highways in an attempt to flee the capital.
Air-raid sirens echoed throughout the city as reports emerged of Israeli jets conducting strikes over Iranian territory.
Missile Strikes Rock Tel Aviv and Jerusalem
As Iran launched a new barrage of missiles, Israeli air defense systems responded swiftly.
Explosions were reported in both Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, with journalists from the BBC confirming blasts and emergency alerts sounding across the country.
Israeli authorities confirmed that their forces had intercepted many of the incoming projectiles.
“The Air Force is operating to intercept and strike where necessary to eliminate the threat,” the IDF stated on social media, urging citizens to follow shelter protocols.
Key Iranian Commander Killed, Nuclear Tensions Rise
In one of the most consequential developments, Israel claimed responsibility for killing Ali Shadmani, described as Iran’s top wartime military commander.
The assassination adds a volatile layer to an already explosive situation.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials hinted at the possibility of targeting Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, a site so deeply buried it can only be reached by a specific type of American-made bunker-buster bomb.
“The only country in the world that has that bomb is the United States,” Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, told CNN, adding that “other options” remain on the table.
Global Reactions and Looming Threats
International leaders are scrambling to prevent further escalation. The G7, currently meeting in Canada, issued a joint statement urging de-escalation and reiterating support for Israel’s right to self-defense.
China’s embassy in Israel has called on its citizens to leave the country, while European officials are urging Iran to return to nuclear negotiations and avoid further provocation.
Yet Tehran’s foreign minister insisted that for now, Iran’s priority is “effective confrontation” with Israeli aggression.
As strikes continue and political rhetoric intensifies, the world watches closely, uncertain how far this conflict might spiral.