US Issues Fresh Alert Urging Americans To ‘Leave Iran Now’ | World News

After announcing a 25 percent tariff on Iran’s trading partners, the US Virtual Embassy issued an important advisory on Monday (local time) urging American citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately.

In its advisory, the US warned that protests across Iran were “escalating” and “could turn violent”, potentially leading to arrests, injuries and serious disruptions to daily life.

The embassy also said protests across Iran “could turn violent” due to increased security measures by Iranian authorities.

“Protests across Iran are increasing and may turn violent, resulting in arrests and injuries. Increased security measures, road closures, public transport disruptions and internet blocking continue,” the warning said, ANI reported. It was said.

He added that the Iranian Government “restricts access to mobile phone, landline and national internet networks.”

The warning also pointed out travel disruptions and stated that many airlines had limited or canceled flights to and from Iran. “Airlines continue to limit or cancel flights to and from Iran, and many services are suspended until Friday, January 16,” the statement said.

Calling on US citizens to take urgent measures, the embassy advised citizens to consider leaving Iran by land and moving to Armenia and Türkiye.

“US citizens should expect continued internet outages, plan alternative means of communication, and consider traveling by land from Iran to Armenia or Türkiye if it is safe to do so,” the warning said. expressions were used.

“Leave Iran now. Have a plan to leave Iran that does not rely on assistance from the US government,” he said.

For those unable to leave, the embassy advised them to find a safe place and stock up on essential supplies. “If you cannot leave, find a safe place in your home or another safe building. Have food, water, medicine and other essential supplies with you,” he added.