Israeli army warns Iranians to avoid using trains across country amid possible strikes

The Israeli military on Tuesday morning warned people in Iran to avoid using trains across the country for several hours.

In a statement posted on the US social media company X, military spokesperson Avichay Adraee urged residents not to use rail transport until 9 pm local time.

“For your safety, we ask you not to use trains across Iran from this moment until 9 p.m Iran time,” he said.

“Being present on trains or near railways puts your lives at risk,” he warned.

The statement did not provide further details on the reason for the warning, but such cautions come ahead of possible strikes.

Regional tensions have escalated since the US and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, killing so far over 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Iran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, along with Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.