Donald Trump, the President of the United States, in response to a reporter's question asking whether the U.S. is advising its allies to leave Iran, said, 'It is better for them to come out, it's a good idea.'

The German foreign ministry has urged its citizens to leave Iran. In a statement, the ministry advised citizens still in Iran to have sufficient supplies of water, food, medicine, fuel, and communication tools. Additionally, the French foreign ministry has also asked its citizens to leave Iran.