Caitlyn Jenner Escapes Israel Amid Escalating Conflict with Iran
The Olympic champion flees to Jordan as Iranian retaliation intensifies during her visit to Tel Aviv Pride events.
Caitlyn Jenner, an Olympic gold medalist and prominent figure in the transgender community, successfully fled Israel on June 16, 2025, amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran.
The armed conflict, which has intensified over the past four days, follows Israel's series of airstrikes on Tehran, targeting military officials and nuclear facilities.
Jenner had been in Israel as a guest for the Tel Aviv Pride events, which were ultimately canceled due to the ongoing hostilities.
Following Iran's retaliatory missile strikes aiming at Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa, the country's airspace was closed.
Reports indicate that Jenner managed to escape by land into neighboring Jordan, where access to air travel has fluctuated amid the conflict.
Officials have not confirmed the full extent of her journey.
Jenner arrived at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on June 13 as part of a goodwill tour supporting Israel during its protracted conflict with Hamas.
During her stay, she made several public statements expressing her solidarity with the Israeli people amid the missile attacks.
In posts shared on social media, she emphasized her support, writing, "What a wonderful Shabbat celebration it has been.
I'm in Tel Aviv, Israel, with all of you.
I am an ally, friend, and supporter."
Visuals shared on social media included images of the Iron Dome defense system intercepting rockets in the Tel Aviv sky, which she accompanied with comments about prioritizing her location with the Israeli people during the conflict.
She later posted a picture from a bomb shelter and interacted with local influencers who documented her experience during alerts.
Alongside Jenner, other international figures remained in the country, such as CNN political commentator Scott Jennings, who communicated with the media from Tiberias.
His posts detailed the dangerous conditions occurring in Israel, including video evidence of missile strikes and air raid sirens.
Official reports indicate that Iranian missile attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 24 Israelis and left around 500 injured.
Iranian sources claim that 90 percent of the 224 verified casualties reported were civilians.
As the conflict escalates, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued multiple evacuation advisories across several districts, with ongoing reports of heavy explosions in Tehran.
This developing situation follows a timeline marked by rising tensions in the region, with historical animosities between Iran and Israel contributing to the current crisis.
The international community continues to monitor the conflict closely as both sides engage in military actions.
The armed conflict, which has intensified over the past four days, follows Israel's series of airstrikes on Tehran, targeting military officials and nuclear facilities.
Jenner had been in Israel as a guest for the Tel Aviv Pride events, which were ultimately canceled due to the ongoing hostilities.
Following Iran's retaliatory missile strikes aiming at Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa, the country's airspace was closed.
Reports indicate that Jenner managed to escape by land into neighboring Jordan, where access to air travel has fluctuated amid the conflict.
Officials have not confirmed the full extent of her journey.
Jenner arrived at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv on June 13 as part of a goodwill tour supporting Israel during its protracted conflict with Hamas.
During her stay, she made several public statements expressing her solidarity with the Israeli people amid the missile attacks.
In posts shared on social media, she emphasized her support, writing, "What a wonderful Shabbat celebration it has been.
I'm in Tel Aviv, Israel, with all of you.
I am an ally, friend, and supporter."
Visuals shared on social media included images of the Iron Dome defense system intercepting rockets in the Tel Aviv sky, which she accompanied with comments about prioritizing her location with the Israeli people during the conflict.
She later posted a picture from a bomb shelter and interacted with local influencers who documented her experience during alerts.
Alongside Jenner, other international figures remained in the country, such as CNN political commentator Scott Jennings, who communicated with the media from Tiberias.
His posts detailed the dangerous conditions occurring in Israel, including video evidence of missile strikes and air raid sirens.
Official reports indicate that Iranian missile attacks have resulted in the deaths of at least 24 Israelis and left around 500 injured.
Iranian sources claim that 90 percent of the 224 verified casualties reported were civilians.
As the conflict escalates, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued multiple evacuation advisories across several districts, with ongoing reports of heavy explosions in Tehran.
This developing situation follows a timeline marked by rising tensions in the region, with historical animosities between Iran and Israel contributing to the current crisis.
The international community continues to monitor the conflict closely as both sides engage in military actions.
