Iranian authorities closed the Chalus Road leading out of Tehran as panic spreads because of Israel’s bombardment of Iran.
A major route out of Tehran was closed overnight Tuesday as vehicles jammed roads following warnings by Israel and U.S. President Donald Trump to vacate the capital.
As Israel continued to bombard Iran, the Islamic Republic’s traffic police said that the Chalus highway had been closed overnight because of heavy traffic before being reopened Wednesday morning.Why It Matters
Residents in the capital have been fleeing the city since Israel’s airstrikes started last week, targeting Iran’s military and intelligence leadership it said was developing a nuclear bomb, although Iran denies it has such a capability.
Traffic jams are in addition to major disruptions to banking and internet services in the country, adding to a climate of panic among Iranians.What To Know
The Chalus highway is a major route that links Tehran with the Caspian Sea region.
