Washington(TheCOWNews Digital)Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning late Monday, calling for an immediate evacuation from Tehran amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. In a fiery post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated, “Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. I’ve said it many times! Everyone must leave Tehran immediately.”
The former president’s remarks have sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles and raised global alarm over the escalating situation in the Middle East. Trump’s warning comes just as the Iran-Israel conflict has reached its most dangerous phase, with multiple missile and drone strikes exchanged between the two nations over the past several days.
Trump’s statement was also echoed during his conversation with the British Prime Minister on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada, where he reiterated that Iran must return to the negotiating table and sign a nuclear agreement. “We gave Iran 60 days to sign the nuclear deal, and they refused,” he told reporters, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.
The remarks arrive at a time when tensions are at a boiling point. Since Friday, Iranian missile barrages have killed at least 24 Israelis and injured over 600. On the other side, Israeli retaliatory strikes have reportedly killed several senior Iranian commanders and caused heavy civilian casualties. Iran’s Ministry of Health recently reported over 220 deaths due to Israeli airstrikes, 90% of whom were civilians.
While Trump is no longer in office, his voice continues to carry significant weight in international politics, especially on matters of security and defense. His statement has been interpreted by analysts as a signal of potential U.S. re-engagement in the region or a warning of more aggressive actions should Iran continue to escalate.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials have dismissed Trump’s comments as “war rhetoric” and accused the United States of inflaming the situation rather than playing a stabilizing role. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokespersons called the ongoing Western response to the crisis “hypocritical,” referencing continued support for Israeli strikes while condemning Iran’s retaliatory actions.
The geopolitical climate remains fragile, with fears of a broader regional war growing each hour. Diplomatic backchannels are reportedly active, but neither side has indicated any willingness to de-escalate. The G7 nations are expected to issue a joint statement urging restraint, though little impact is anticipated on the ground as military actions intensify.
Back in Washington, political observers note that Trump’s statement may also be aimed at bolstering his 2026 presidential campaign by positioning himself once again as a tough-on-Iran leader. However, the timing of his remarks—amid active conflict—could have wide-reaching consequences for both regional stability and international diplomatic efforts.
As the world watches anxiously, the situation in Tehran and across Israel remains volatile. Civilians in both countries are bearing the brunt of a conflict that shows no signs of slowing.
