US State Department Urges Americans to 'Leave Iran Now' Amid Escalating Protests
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News18•13-01-2026, 08:07
US State Department Urges Americans to 'Leave Iran Now' Amid Escalating Protests
- •The US State Department and Virtual Embassy Tehran issued a warning for American citizens to leave Iran immediately.
- •The advisory cites escalating nationwide protests, violence, internet blackouts, and increased security measures.
- •Over 600 people have been killed and thousands detained in Iran's third week of anti-government demonstrations.
- •US citizens are advised to plan alternative communication, consider land routes to Armenia or Türkiye, and avoid demonstrations.
- •Dual US-Iranian nationals are at significant risk of detention and should exit Iran on Iranian passports.
Why It Matters: US warns citizens to leave Iran due to escalating protests, violence, and risk of detention.
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