US urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate

The US Virtual Embassy Iran issued a security alert on Monday, calling on US citizens to leave the country immediately amid escalating nationwide protests.

“US citizens are strongly advised to leave the country immediately using their own arrangements, without relying on US government assistance,” the post said.

“Land borders remain open to Armenia at Agarak/Norduz and to Turkey at Gürbulak/Bazargan, Kapıköy/Razi and Esendere/Serow. Turkmenistan’s borders are open but require prior special authorization. Entry to Azerbaijan is restricted, and travel to Afghanistan, Iraq or the Pakistan-Iran border should be avoided entirely,” the post added.