NATO country orders citizens to immediately evacuate Iran, warning 'possibility of a conflict is very real'
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged Polish citizens in Iran to evacuate immediately on Thursday, citing a "very real" possibility of conflict. Tusk warned that evacuation may become impossible within hours due to escalating tensions. The warning comes as the U.S.
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White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt said Iran would be “wise” to make a deal.
US Vice President JD Vance said Iran had yet to respond to all of Washington’s “red lines”.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that Washington would deter Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons “one way or the other”.
Iran would be very wise to make a deal with President Trump and with his administration.
Tusk warned that the prospect of active conflict is “very, very real”.
Americans flocked to France in 2025, with US visits rising 17% on the previous year.
More than 5 million Americans came to France in 2025.
Trump warned Iran that it must reach a deal or “bad things” would happen.
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