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Iran: Mass Exodus from Tehran Amidst Regional Tensions

Published February 28, 2026, 17:11
Iran: Mass Exodus from Tehran Amidst Regional Tensions

A mass exodus of residents from Tehran is underway, as citizens head towards provinces in the north of the country. The mass departure is due to a recommendation from the Supreme National Security Council, as well as the tensions prevailing in the region, with at least 20 of Iran's 32 provinces having been attacked. Authorities are facilitating traffic, even with free fuel, while the government assures adequate food and fuel reserves. Educational institutions have been closed, and education is being transferred online.