Iranians fled cities in search of safety, and long queues formed at fuel stations as an attack on Iran by the United States and Israel spread fear and panic throughout the country. ADVERTISEMENT"We are going to our hometown in Yazd, Tehran is not safe anymore. US President Donald Trump said the operation would end a security threat to the United States and offer Iranians a chance to topple their rulers. "They said the nuclear talks are going well. Western governments have long suspected Iran aims to build a nuclear bomb.

Source: The Telegraph March 01, 2026 05:52 UTC