Officials tell Americans in one country to ‘leave now’due to major safety concerns

The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran issued asecurity alertFriday about land crossings — telling Americans to “leave Iran now.”

“Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions and internet blockages are ongoing,” the alert says.

“The Government of Iran continues to restrict access to mobile, landline and national internet networks.Airlines continue to limit or cancelflights to and from Iran.”

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The embassy warned that Americans there should expect continued internet outages.It advises citizens to plan alternative means of communication and to depart by land to Armenia or Turkey.

The Armenian land border at Agarak/Norduz andTurkish land border crossingswith Iran are open (Gürbulak/Bazargan, Kapıköy/Razi and Esendere/Serow).Turkmenistan’s land borders are also open.

The U.S.Embassy has issued an urgent “leave Iran now” security alert for Americans who are in that country.(Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)

Azerbaijan’s land borders are closed to routine traffic — and U.S.citizens should not travel to Afghanistan, Iran or the Pakistan-Iran border area, the alert advised.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are part of a U.S.delegation scheduled to meet withIranian officialson Friday in Oman as part of diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. 

Donald Trumphas also demanded an end to the regime’s violent crackdown on protesters.

The State Department issued a Level 4 – Do not travel advisory for the Islamic Republic of Iran in December. (UGC via AP)

The State Department issued a “Level 4 – Do not travel” advisory for the Islamic Republic of Iran in December. 

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At the time, it urged Americans not to visit the country “due to the risk of terrorism, unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S.citizens and wrongful detention.”

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Officials reiterated that the U.S.government does not have diplomatic or consular relations in Iran.

The Swiss government, acting through its Embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for United States interests in Iran.

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“The Government of Iran continues to restrict access to mobile, landline and national internet networks.Airlines continue to limit or cancel flights to and from Iran,” according to a new advisory. (iStock)

The State Department has four travel advisory levels to help travelers assess safety risks before visiting other countries.

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The advisory levels are: Level 1 – Exercise Normal Precautions;Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution;Level 3 – Reconsider Travel;and Level 4 – Do Not Travel.

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�s Emma Bussey contributed reporting. 

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