Trump tells Iranians to flee Tehran as war turns uglier; Netanyahu says Israel ‘eliminating them one by one’: Top points

As tensions escalated between Israel and Iran as both countries bombard each other with drone attacks and missiles, United States President Donald Trump urged civilians in Tehran to “immediately evacuate Tehran” as Prime Minister Netanyahu insisted on Monday, June 16, that Israel's campaign against Iran was “changing the face of the Middle East”, underlining that the country was “eliminating them one after the other”.

Donald Trump also left the G7 Summit early to “attend to many important matters”.

The US President, in a series of posts on his social media platform Truth Social, strongly reiterated his long-held stance on Iran's nuclear ambitions, warning of serious consequences.

"Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again!" Trump wrote, urging immediate action as tensions rise.

“Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” he added.

Trump tied his firm stance on Iran's nuclear program to his broader political message, stating, “AMERICA FIRST means many GREAT things, including the fact that, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”

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