President Donald Trump urged civilians living in Tehran to evacuate the Iranian capital "before there is nothing left."

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

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel appeared to be expanding its air campaign on Tehran five days after its surprise attack on Iran’s military and nuclear program, as U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message warning residents of the capital to evacuate.

U.S. President Donald Trump has posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports that he'd rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire.

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an ominous message on his social media site, calling for the immediate evacuation of Tehran but later denied reports he had rushed back to Washington to work on a ceasefire. READ MORE: Israel’s 4th day of strikes against Tehran broaden as Trump issues ominous warning

The Israeli military said Monday that it can now fly over the country's capital, Tehran, without facing major resistance after crippling Iran’s air defenses in recent strikes, enabling Israel to hit an expanding range of targets with relative ease.

Israel and Iran have begun a new round of attacks, as the conflict between the two heavily armed rivals enters its fourth day.

Israel also targets the headquarters of Iran's Defense Ministry • Defense Minister Israel Katz: "Tehran is ablaze"