U.S. State Department Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately

Washington, Jan. 13 — The U.S. Department of State has urged its citizens to leave Iran immediately amid growing unrest in the country. On Monday, the department updated its travel advisory, expressing serious concern over the safety of U.S. citizens currently in Iran.

Taking into account the ongoing instability across the Middle Eastern nation, the U.S. State Department warned that security risks could further escalate. The updated advisory stated that leaving the country immediately is the safest option for U.S. citizens in Iran.

Although no additional details were disclosed, the warning was reportedly issued based on regional instability and rising security challenges.