The US urged its citizens to "leave Iran now" due to protests, security measures, and flight disruptions. Dual nationals face the risk of detention, the travel advisory warned.

US citizens in Iran advised to leave ‘by land,’ including to Armenia or Türkiye, if it’s safe to do so - Anadolu Ajansı

The upcoming US-Iran talks mark the first direct dialogue since the US targeted Iranian nuclear facilities in June. Led by Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, both sides express cautious optimism yet emphasize the need for mutual respect and commitment.

The US virtual embassy in Iran on Friday urged American citizens to leave the country “now” if possible and to prepare a departure plan that does not rely on US government assistance, citing worsening security conditions and widespread restrictions.

The United States Embassy has issued an urgent security advisory instructing all U.S. citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, citing deteriorating security conditions, widespread disruptions, and increasing restrictions imposed by Iranian authorities.