US Embassy In Iran: Americans, Evacuate Iran Now

The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran issued a security alert on Friday, strongly advising Americans to “leave Iran now” due to ongoing safety concerns. The alert highlights increased security measures, road closures, disruptions to public transportation, and widespread internet blockages.

U.S. Security Alert Urges Immediate Departure from Iran

 It notes that the Iranian government is restricting access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks, while airlines are limiting or canceling flights to and from the country. Americans in Iran are warned to expect continued internet outages and to prepare alternative communication methods.

Border Crossing Options and Travel Restrictions

The alert provides guidance on land borders for those seeking to depart Iran. Open crossings include the Armenian border at Agarak/Norduz, Turkish borders at Gürbulak/Bazargan, Kapıköy/Razi, and Esendere/Serow, as well as Turkmenistan’s land borders.

However, Azerbaijan’s land borders are closed to routine traffic. U.S. citizens are advised against traveling to Afghanistan, the Pakistan-Iran border area, or Iran itself. The embassy recommends departing by land to Armenia or Turkey as viable options amid the disruptions.

Diplomatic Talks and U.S. Demands on Iran

A U.S. delegation, including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is scheduled to meet Iranian officials in Oman on Friday for diplomatic discussions. The talks aim to address key issues, including ending Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, imposing curbs on ballistic missiles, and halting support for proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. President Donald Trump has also demanded that Iran cease its violent crackdown on protesters as part of these negotiations.

State Department Travel Advisory and Support Details

The U.S. State Department maintains a “Level 4 – Do Not Travel” advisory for Iran, issued in December, due to risks of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest, and wrongful detention of U.S. citizens. The U.S. has no diplomatic or consular relations with Iran, with the Swiss government serving as the protecting power through its embassy in Tehran.

The State Department’s travel advisory system includes four levels:
Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions),
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution),
Level 3 (Reconsider Travel),
Level 4 (Do Not Travel), designed to help assess safety risks for international travel.

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