In photos: Tehran gridlocked overnight as residents Rush to Leave

Long queues of vehicles were seen on roads leading out of Tehran on Monday night, as residents fled the Iranian capital amid intensifying conflict with Israel.

Footage circulating on social media showed heavy traffic on the Karaj-Chalus road, a key westbound route out of the city.

The exodus follows a warning from former US President Donald Trump, who urged Tehran residents to evacuate, signaling potential large-scale attacks.

Heavy traffic on the Karaj-Chalus road as vehicles move westwards in a direction leading out of Tehran, Iran, as Israel and Iran continue to attack each other, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released June 16, 2025.
Heavy traffic on the Karaj-Chalus road as vehicles move westwards in a direction leading out of Tehran, Iran, as Israel and Iran continue to attack each other, in this screen grab obtained from social media video released June 16, 2025.