White House on High Alert
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rushed to the White House Situation Room late Monday to confer with President Donald Trump and his national security team, as Middle East tensions hit a boiling point.
The U.S. has repositioned warships and military aircraft in the region, prepared to respond if the Israel-Iran conflict intensifies. Hegseth’s spokesperson confirmed, “American Forces are maintaining their defensive posture.” The U.S. has assisted Israel in shooting down Iranian missiles.
Trump: “Evacuate Tehran Immediately”
While attending the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, President Trump posted a stark warning on social media, urging all civilians to evacuate Iran’s capital, Tehran, “immediately.”
Trump repeatedly stressed, “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON.” He blamed Tehran’s government for not signing a deal to prevent bloodshed, calling the situation “a shame, and waste of human life” following last week’s Israeli strikes. Tehran’s population: ~9.5 million at immediate risk.
G7 Summit Cut Short
Trump is set to depart the G7 summit early due to escalating conflict in the Middle East.
White House: “Much was accomplished… but because of what’s going on in the Middle East, President Trump will be leaving tonight after dinner with Heads of State.” Planned meetings with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Canada were postponed.
Context
U.S. and Israeli forces are bracing for potential escalation after Israel’s recent attacks on Iran. American military movements in the region signal growing concern over possible direct confrontation.
What’s Next
All eyes on the Situation Room for imminent decisions. FlashIntel.live will update this story as it develops.
