CENTCOM issues safety warning to Iranian civilians: ‘Stay at home’

Published March 8, 2026 11:11am ET



U.S. Central Command issued a warning Sunday urging civilians in Iran to remain indoors as the war in Iran widens, accusing Tehran of launching attacks from densely populated areas that could put residents at risk. 

CENTCOM said in a statement that Iranian forces are using populated cities to launch missiles and drones during the war. 

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