US can attack Iran within 24 hours: Reports

Several European countries warn citizens to leave Iran immediately

Published: 01:06 AM, 15 Jan, 2026
US can attack Iran within 24 hours: Reports

International media reports suggest that US President Donald Trump appears to be leaning toward a military strike against Iran.

Reports quoted two European officials as saying that US military action seemed likely, with one suggesting it could occur within the next 24 hours. An Israeli official also indicated that Trump had decided to intervene, though the timing and scale of any potential strike remain unclear.

Amid escalating tensions, several countries are warning their citizens to leave Iran immediately. Poland issued an urgent advisory on Wednesday evening, calling on all Polish nationals in the country to depart “immediately” due to the “unstable” situation. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also cautioned against travel to the Persian Gulf and broader Middle East.

Italy has issued a similar alert, urging its roughly 600 citizens in Iran—mostly in Tehran—to leave the country over security concerns, the Italian Foreign Ministry said. The United States, along with countries including the UK, Germany, and France, has repeatedly advised its citizens, including dual nationals, to exit Iran. With international flights being canceled, authorities have suggested overland routes to Turkey or Armenia.

Earlier reports indicated that the U.S. and UK have evacuated some personnel from a military base in Qatar as Washington considers potential military action. Iran has warned that any attack would prompt retaliatory strikes, raising concerns about a rapid escalation in the region.

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