Iranian Civilians Asked to Evacuate Weapons Sites by Israel
DUBAI, June 15: The Israeli military issued an urgent warning to Iranian civilians, advising them to evacuate all weapons production facilities immediately. This warning was delivered by Colonel Avichay Adraee, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson for Arabic media, via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The message was posted in both Persian and Arabic, emphasizing that proximity to these facilities posed a significant risk to civilian lives. The IDF's statement read:"All individuals currently present or expected to be present in or around military weapons manufacturing facilities and their supporting institutions must immediately evacuate these areas and not return until further notice."
This unprecedented evacuation warning suggests that Israel may be preparing for further military actions targeting Iran's military infrastructure. The warning follows a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites, including the Defense Ministry and nuclear facilities, which have resulted in significant casualties on both sides. In retaliation, Iran launched missile attacks on Israeli cities, causing civilian casualties and extensive damage .
The escalation has led to the suspension of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides expressing a willingness to de-escalate, provided the other's actions cease.
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Iranian Civilians Asked to Evacuate Weapons Sites by Israel
DUBAI, June 15: The Israeli military issued an urgent warning to Iranian civilians, advising them to evacuate all weapons production facilities immediately. This warning was delivered by Colonel Avichay Adraee, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson for Arabic media, via the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The message was posted in both Persian and Arabic, emphasizing that proximity to these facilities posed a significant risk to civilian lives. The IDF's statement read:"All individuals currently present or expected to be present in or around military weapons manufacturing facilities and their supporting institutions must immediately evacuate these areas and not return until further notice." This unprecedented evacuation warning suggests that Israel may be preparing for further military actions targeting Iran's military infrastructure. The warning follows a series of Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military sites, including the Defense Ministry and nuclear facilities, which have resulted in significant casualties on both sides. In retaliation, Iran launched missile attacks on Israeli cities, causing civilian casualties and extensive damage . The escalation has led to the suspension of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, with both sides expressing a willingness to de-escalate, provided the other's actions cease.
