US warns Iran is using populated areas as military launch sites, urges civilians stay home

The United States is warning Iranian civilians about Iran’s use of heavily populated civilians areas as launch centers and urging them to stay home.

The United States is warning Iranian civilians about Iran’s use of heavily populated civilians areas as launch centers and urging them to stay home.

Iranian authorities are launching military operations, including one way done attacks and ballistic missiles, from the areas, according to U.S. Central Command’s safety warning. The U.S. military’s warning lists crowded areas in cities including Dezful, Esfahan and Shiraz.

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“This dangerous decision risks the lives of all civilians in Iran since locations used for military purposes lose protected status and could become legitimate military targets under international law,” Centcom states.

U.S. forces are warning that while the U.S. military “takes every feasibly precaution to minimize harm to civilians," it can’t guarantee civilian’s safety near facilities used for military purposes. The U.S. is strongly urging civilians to stay home.