U.S. urges citizens to leave Iran amid widespread internet outages, flight disruptions

The United States urged American citizens to leave Iran immediately, warning of widespread internet shutdowns, transportation disruptions and heightened security measures across the country.

In a security alert, U.S. officials said Iranian authorities continue to impose restrictions on mobile, landline and national internet networks, limiting communications nationwide. Airlines have also reduced or canceled flights to and from Iran, raising concerns that Americans could face difficulty departing on short notice.

The advisory said U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages and prepare alternative means of communication. If it is safe to do so, Americans were advised to consider leaving Iran by land through Armenia or Turkey.