Millions of residents of Tehran are attempting to flee the city following a dramatic call for immediate evacuation by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The announcement, made via social media platform Truth Social, has ignited widespread panic among the city’s nearly 10 million inhabitants, leading to chaotic scenes on the roads.
Traffic jams stretching for miles have formed on highways leading out of the capital, with vehicles bumper-to-bumper as desperate families seek safety.
Gas stations are overwhelmed, with long queues forming as drivers rush to fill their tanks. Many local businesses, including the historic Grand Bazaar, have shuttered their doors in response to the escalating crisis.
The urgency of Trump’s statement is heightened by rising tensions between Iran and Israel, which have recently escalated into exchanges of attacks.
The call for evacuation has intensified fears among residents, prompting a mass exodus that has left the city in disarray.
With the population of Tehran roughly equivalent to that of Israel itself, the sheer volume of people trying to leave has created a logistical nightmare.
As the situation unfolds, authorities are grappling with how to manage the growing chaos and ensure the safety of those attempting to evacuate.
As tensions in the region continue to rise, many are left wondering what this means for the future stability of both Iran and its neighboring countries.
The world watches closely as Tehran faces one of its most challenging moments in recent history.
