Israel orders Iranians to leave Tehran as it escalates strikes

Full Episode
48:18

Smoke rises from the building of Iran’s state-run television after an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, June 16, 2025.

AP photo

Israel has ordered Iranians living in Tehran to evacuate as it plans to escalate its attacks in the city that’s home to roughly 10 million people. But for some residents, leaving is not an option. Meanwhile, although Israel has intercepted most of the hundreds of missiles that Iran has fired at it, the ones that have made it through have caused some major damage. Also, Britain’s foreign intelligence service has appointed veteran Blaise Metreweli to take the helm as MI6’s new boss. Plus, a look back at the life of Nicaragua’s first female president, Violeta Chamorro, who’s died at the age of 95.

Listen to today’s Music Heard on Air.

In This Episode

‘I want to stay in my home’: Israel orders Iranians in Tehran to evacuate
5:10
Four days into a new war with Iran, Israelis say ‘this is different’
3:42
Father and coach of Olympic champions acquitted of most abuse charges
3:49
China hopes sodium-ion batteries may be the future
3:41
Why MI6’s first female chief marks a turning point
4:32
G7 summit to address global conflicts and growing trade war
4:53
Remembering Nicaragua’s first woman president
0:48
Thai scientist measures anxiety through sweat
4:46
International players shine on the hardwood in NBA Finals
5:32
17th century painting wrecked in Beirut blast restored, on display in LA
7:10