Israel Sends 'Urgent Warning' for Iranian Citizens To Evacuate
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Israel has issued an "urgent warning to Iranian citizens" to evacuate areas close to Iran's military sites after fresh exchanges of strikes between the two countries overnight raised fears of further escalation.
Anyone near areas linked to Tehran's military "should immediately leave these areas and not return until further notice," the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a post to its Persian-language account on Sunday.
Israel carried out a wave of airstrikes on Iran late on Thursday it described as a "pre-emptive" and "combined offensive" on the country based on "high-quality intelligence."
Missiles illuminate the night sky during an Iranian missile attack in Jerusalem, early Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Missiles illuminate the night sky during an Iranian missile attack in Jerusalem, early Sunday, June 15, 2025.
AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean
The operation, dubbed "Rising Lion," killed several high-ranking Iranian commanders — including the head of Iran's armed forces — and scientists connected to Iran's nuclear program. Iran's representative to the United Nations said on Friday 78 people had been killed and over 300 more injured.
Iran vowed to respond, launching barrages of missiles and attack drones at Israel.
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