Israel urged Tehran to evacuate as Khamenei responded
Photo: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Getty Images)
On the evening of June 23, the Israel Defense Forces once again called on residents of certain areas in Iran to evacuate amid an ongoing military operation, according to a statement from the IDF, which issued the evacuation appeal specifically to residents of Tehran’s 7th District.
"The IDF will operate in this area as it has across Iran in recent days, targeting the military infrastructure of the Iranian regime. Dear citizens, for your safety and well-being, we urge you to immediately evacuate the area marked on the map and avoid approaching it in the coming hours," the Israeli military warned.
In response, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that his people "will not be broken."
"Those who know the history of Iran and its people understand that the Iranian nation is resilient and unwavering," he wrote, sharing a photo featuring fighter jets.
Iran vs. Israel, with US involvement
On the night of June 22, the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, using bunker-busting bombs.
In response, on June 23, Iran targeted the Al-Udeid airbase in Qatar, which serves as the headquarters of US Central Command (CENTCOM).
US President Donald Trump commented on the attack, calling it weak. He thanked Iran for the early warning and noted that there were no casualties among American or Qatari forces.
