The President of the United States, Donald Trump, made an unexpected and alarming appeal via his social media platform, directly addressing the residents of Tehran
In his post on Truth Social, he strongly urged all inhabitants of the Iranian capital to evacuate the city immediately, citing the potential for military conflict and a threat to their lives as reasons for his request. According to an official statement from Trump, he emphasized that Iranian authorities are entirely responsible for the current tense situation, as Iran itself refused to sign an important agreement he personally advised them to pursue. The former U.S. president described this refusal as a "shame" and a "waste of human lives," and explicitly stated: "Iran is not capable of possessing nuclear weapons." In his direct address, Trump once again stressed: “I repeat this again and again! Everyone must urgently evacuate Tehran!” This call was quickly disseminated on X (formerly known as Twitter), with the White House highlighting the statement with a colored marker to draw even more attention. Additionally, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his support and condemned the situation, emphasizing its importance and urgency. It is worth noting that the Truth Social platform, founded by Donald Trump, officially operates in several countries — the USA, Canada, Brazil, and Australia — but access in other nations is limited or altogether unavailable. The characteristics of Iran’s internet environment are well known: the country has one of the strictest censorship regimes in the world, blocking over 70% of global services, including YouTube, Telegram, Facebook, and other platforms, which complicates the dissemination of information to Iranian citizens. The roots of this tense situation should be sought in diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States. It is known that Iranian representatives, through Arab mediators, conveyed messages to Washington and Israel about their intention to cease escalation and return to talks regarding their nuclear program. However, prior to this, Iranian officials had already rejected the possibility of resuming negotiations, citing U.S. and Israeli support as factors that complicate dialogue. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump also issued a statement on social media, announcing a potential peace agreement between Iran and Israel mediated by him. He expressed confidence that under his leadership, these countries could reach the long-awaited treaty of peaceful coexistence. These words caused surprise and concern in international circles, considering the current tense situation and the unprecedented nature of the appeals for Iranians to evacuate. Trump’s slogan once again reflects his desire to control the circumstances in the region, increasing the likelihood of military scenarios or new diplomatic confrontations.