An Iranian government evacuation flight reportedly departed Tehran on Saturday evening, according to reports. The development comes as senior Iranian officials are said to be fearful of an imminent attack, amid heightened tensions with the United States.
The reports of an Iranian government evacuation flight and senior officials' fear of an imminent attack arrive amid a backdrop of sustained US-Iran tensions. The Zioneer has previously reported on the possibility of large-scale US strikes against Iranian targets, including the notification of Israeli officials and indications of heightened military activity. The current reports, from a single source, remain unverified and no independent corroboration is available.
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