India, June 17 -- Amid Iran and Israel's escalating tensions, videos of crowded highways that have been making the rounds on social media suggest many Iranians fled Tehran on Monday.

The videos come as President Donald Trump posted an urgent warning on Truth Social on Monday, saying, "Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!" His alert seemingly prompted the departure.

"Iran should have signed the 'deal' I told them to sign. What a shame, and waste of human life. Simply stated, IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again," he added.

"#Iran: thousands and thousands of Iranians are fleeing #Tehran tonight following a post by Trump calling on residents to evacuate the capital," read a post by Freelance journalist...