Iran should have signed the ‘deal’ I told them to sign,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEA

President Donald Trump urged Tehran’s 9.5 million residents to flee as tension between Iran and Israel builds. Trump is expected to hold urgent talks with his national security team.

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran. In this photo, Smoke rises from the building of Iran's state-run television after an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 16, 2025. (AP Photo) AP

President Trump left the G7 Summit early, citing the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. NBC News’ Monica Alba and Matt Bradley report more. PBS NewsHour Co-Anchor Geoff Bennett and Victor Cha from the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Ana Cabrera to share their opinions on Trump’s ominous Truth Social post calling Tehran residents to evacuate.

The conflict between Israel and Iran has rapidly escalated since Israel launched a series of air strikes against key Iranian targets.

Crude oil futures rose more than 2% Tuesday, after President Donald Trump called for the evacuation of Tehran as Israel and Iran traded strikes for a fifth day.U.S. crude oil increased $1.52, or 2.10%,

Trump's evacuation comments in the early hours of Tuesday were reportedly followed by explosions and heavy air defence fire in Tehran. Iran launched two waves of missiles in response to the Israeli attacks, setting off air raid alerts in parts of central and northern Israel.

India's benchmark indexes fell on Tuesday as investors stayed on edge after U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iranians to evacuate Tehran, stoking fears of a broader regional conflict amid ongoing Israel-Iran hostilities.