“Leave Iran Now”: US issues advisory for its citizens as tensions rise

In its advisory, the US Embassy in Iran said that the protests across Iran “may turn violent” amid heightened security measures by Iranian authorities.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 13 January 2026, 11:30 AM IST

US asks its citizens to leave Iran amid tension

Washington DC: The United States on Monday issued an advisory for American citizens to "Leave Iran now". The advisory said that protests across the country are "escalating" and could "turn violent", leading to "arrests, injuries and severe disruptions" to daily life.

In its advisory, the US Embassy in Iran said that the protests across Iran "may turn violent" amid heightened security measures by Iranian authorities.

The Advisory said, "Protests across Iran are escalating and may turn violent, resulting in arrests and injuries. Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing."

It added that the Government of Iran has "restricted access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks."

The advisory also flagged travel disruptions, noting that several airlines have limited or cancelled flights to and from Iran. "Airlines continue to limit or cancel flights to and from Iran, with several suspending service until Friday, January 16," it said.

Urging US citizens to take immediate precautions, the embassy advised citizens to consider leaving Iran by land to Armenia and Turkey.