2025 Iranian exodus from Tehran
2025 Iranian exodus from Tehran was an event of mass evacuation by the people of Tehran. The event took place during the third day of the Israel – Iran war. Following Israeli warning to the people of Tehran to leave the city, in the early hours of June 13, Israeli airstrikes began on the city. As a result the roads leading out of the city were packed with thousands of people trying to escape. This was regarded as an unprecedented event in the history of Iran.
Background
[edit]Tensions between Iran and Israel have grown ever higher since 2003, when Iran declared its Nuclear program. In the years that followed Iran declared that it strives for the destruction of Israel.[1][2][3] In 2025, as the nuclear negotiation in Oman between the U.S. and Iran failed, Israel decided to eliminate Irans nuclear facilities.[4][5] On June 13 2025, Israel began its attack on Iran, combining airstrikes with covert ground and UAV operations on Iranian territory.[6][7]
Evacuation and Civilian Panic
[edit]As the war began, people began leaving Tehran, as Israeli airstrikes targeted the city. On the third day of the war and following warnings to residents in certain districts of Tehran[8] issued by the Israeli government and military, a mass evacuation began.[9][10][11][12] The warnings were directed mainly for district 3[13] and 18,[14] to those living close to weapon production facilities and government institutes.[15][16] According to reports and eyewitnesses, they were sever traffic jams on the highways leading north. Reports of fuel shortage and long queues in gas stations in Tehran and Karaj.[17][18][19] As well as shortage of basic necessities in stores and internet shutdown, blocking access to social media platforms such as: X, Whatsapp and Instagram.[20][21][22]
Government Response
[edit]In response to the mass evacuation and panic, the government imposed internet restrictions that only increased levels of public stress and suspicion.[23] Rather than issuing evacuation orders, the Iranian government ordered the residence of Tehran to stay calm and not gather in large groups without permission. in some cases some provinces reportedly blocked cars with Tehran license plates to control how many people were coming in.[24][25]
International Response
[edit]Following the start of Iran-Israel War the, UN Secretary-General António Guterres spoke against escalation in the Middle East, especially while talks about Iran's Nuclear program are being held.[26] It was reported that the conflict caused some border crossings from Iran into Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan.[27][28]
Humanitarian Impact
[edit]The War between Iran and Israel it is estimated that about 300,000 people fled from Tehran to northern provinces such as Gilan and Mazandaran.[29][30] According to Iranian Red Crescent Society, more help and coordination will be needed as they deployed mobile clinics to assist the people of Iran.[31]
See Also
[edit]References
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- ^ Yeung, Eve Brennan, Sophie Tanno, Pauline Lockwood, Adrienne Vogt, Tori B. Powell, Matt Meyer, Max Saltman, Kaanita Iyer, Isabelle D’Antonio, Jessie (2025-06-21). "June 21, 2025 – Israel-Iran conflict". CNN. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Israel does not intend to physically harm Tehran residents, defence minister says". Reuters. 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Hafezi, Parisa (2025-06-16). "Iranians flee capital for safety as Israeli airstrikes intensify". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Caldero, Rocco (2025-06-15). "Mass Exodus Grips Tehran as Israeli Strikes and Warnings Spark Panic". The Rio Times. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Exodus, shortages and strikes: Tehran reels under weight of Israel-Iran war - AL-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012". www.al-monitor.com. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Israel strikes Iranian state TV, warns people to evacuate Tehran after accusing Iran of targeting civilians - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Israel issues emergency warning for Tehran 3rd district ahead of possible strikes". news.am. 2025-07-06. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Staff, ToI. "IDF instructs residents of Tehran district to evacuate". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "IDF instructs Tehran residents to evacuate area before striking | The Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
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- ^ Agencies. "Bumper-to-bumper traffic on roads out of Tehran as residents flee Israeli strikes". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Crane, Emily (2025-06-17). "Sobering footage shows massive traffic jam as thousands frantically flee Tehran -- with Trump issuing ominous warning: 'You're going to find out'". Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ AFP (2025-06-17). "Tehran residents flee Israeli strikes, massive traffic jams reported | New Straits Times". NST Online. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Fresh internet shutdown in Iran sparks public fury". www.iranintl.com. 2025-07-06. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Amiri, Farnoush. "Iran's internet blackout leaves public in dark, creates uneven picture of war with Israel". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Iran's leaders cut internet access to outside world". 2025-06-20. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Kalin, Stephen. "Israeli Strikes Sow Fear and Anxiety in Tehran". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Tehran chokes in gridlock and dread". 2025.
- ^ Bozorgmehr, Najmeh (2025-06-17). "Tehran chokes in gridlock and dread". Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Israel-Iran crisis: UN chief urges calm after overnight strikes | UN News". news.un.org. 2025-06-13. Retrieved 2025-06-15.
- ^ "Land Border Crossings with Armenia and Turkey Remain Open Amid Airspace Closures". 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Administrator, Website (2025-06-25). "Mixed Migration consequences of the war between Israel and Iran". Mixed Migration Centre. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "Israel warns 300,000 people in Tehran to evacuate as Trump issues ominous message". AP News. 2025-06-16. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ Cornwell, Alexander; Hafezi, Parisa; Holland, Steve; Cornwell, Alexander (2025-06-15). "Israel-Iran battle escalates, civilians urged to evacuate target areas". Reuters. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
- ^ "IRCS urges Red Cross societies to denounce Israel's violation of humanitarian laws in Iran". Tehran Times. 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-07-06.
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