Israel Strikes Iran Military, Triggers Global Evacuations

The Israel-Iran conflict has sharply escalated, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Tehran as well as key Iranian military and nuclear sites, leading to widespread panic and a mass exodus from the Iranian capital. Despite Iranian authorities' reassurances and efforts to maintain normalcy, citizens are fleeing due to fears of further attacks and severe shortages of bomb shelters and essential goods. International concern has risen, with the U.S. State Department issuing its highest-level travel warning for Israel and the region, and President Trump cutting short his G7 trip to address the crisis. The Indian government has begun evacuating its nationals from Tehran, urging all Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin to leave, and facilitating departures via Armenia since Iran’s airspace is closed. Israeli warnings for civilians to evacuate and ongoing missile exchanges have heightened anxiety, resulting in severe traffic jams and widespread shortages. Both countries show no intention of de-escalating the conflict, raising fears of a broader regional war.