Trump in an interview with CBS: The reason I called for the evacuation of Tehran was that I wanted the safety of the people living there.

The reason I called for the evacuation of Tehran was that I wanted the security of the people living there.I did not say that I am seeking a ceasefire and that I want to end the war for real by setting aside Iran's nuclear program.There are efforts to help the Americans leave the region.The Israelis will not reduce their attacks on Iran.We may send Wittecuff or Vance to meet with Iranian officials, and that depends on what happens when I return to Washington.Iran knows very well that it must protect our forces.I need to be in the White House, not in Canada, to closely monitor events, not just through the phone.Iran is very close to having nuclear weapons.I have not seen evidence of Russian or North Korean interference in assisting Iran.I have not seen the G7 statement yet, but I have allowed them to express some of their own views.I hope Iran's nuclear program will be dismantled without U.S. intervention.