More threats by Trump to destroy Iranian infrastructure are forcing civilians in Tehran to decide whether to stay or flee.
April 7 (Kurdish Policy Analysis) — Iranian civilians are weighing whether to flee the capital or shelter in place as U.S. President Donald Trump escalates threats to target infrastructure in the intensifying war, raising fears that ordinary people could bear the brunt of further strikes, according to accounts from inside the country and recent developments.
Residents in Tehran described a climate of mounting anxiety, with families debating evacuation amid warnings that power plants, bridges and other critical facilities could be hit in expanded U.S. operations. The threats have compounded an already fragile humanitarian situation after weeks of bombardment and retaliatory attacks across the region.
Trump has repeatedly warned that Iran could face sweeping attacks on infrastructure if it does not meet U.S. demands, including reopening key oil routes and curbing its nuclear ambitions. He has also suggested such strikes could accelerate regime change, despite international concern over civilian harm.
The rhetoric has sparked alarm among rights groups and foreign governments, who say targeting civilian infrastructure could violate international law. Critics, including U.S. lawmakers and Iran’s representatives, have condemned the threats as potentially amounting to war crimes.
On the ground, the impact is already visible. Airstrikes by U.S. and allied forces have damaged parts of Tehran and other cities, while internet disruptions, displacement and shortages of essential services deepen uncertainty for civilians.
Despite the risks, Trump has claimed — without providing evidence — that some Iranians would accept hardship from such attacks if it leads to political change, a position widely disputed by analysts and humanitarian organizations.
With diplomacy stalled and deadlines looming, residents say they are left to make impossible choices between safety and survival as the conflict edges closer to a wider escalation.
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