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State Department issues evacuation alert to US CITIZENS in Iran.

Location: Iran, countrywide

Event: Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing. 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.

U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages, plan alternative means of communication, and, if safe to do so, consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Türkiye.

Actions to Take:

  • Leave Iran now. Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government help.
  • Flight cancellations and disruptions are possible with little warning. Check directly with your airlines for updates.
  • If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
  • Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
  • Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans.
  • Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest updates on security in Iran.
If You Plan to Leave Iran:

U.S.-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports. The Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens. U.S. nationals are at significant risk of questioning, arrest, and detention in Iran. Showing a U.S. passport or demonstrating connections to the United States can be reason enough for Iranian authorities to detain someone. U.S. citizens who do not have a valid U.S. passport in their possession should apply for one at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate after departing Iran.

The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart using the following options. You should leave only if you believe it is safe to do so.

As of Thursday, February 5:

The Armenian land border at Agarak/Norduz is open. U.S. citizens entering Armenia from Iran need a valid U.S. passport and may stay for up to 180 days visa-free. U.S. dual-nationals who plan to enter Armenia on an American, Iranian or Armenian passport do not require advance approval.

The Turkish land border crossings with Iran are open (Gürbulak/Bazargan, Kapıköy/Razi, and Esendere/Serow). U.S. citizens entering Türkiye from Iran need a valid U.S. passport and may stay for up to 90 days visa-free. U.S. dual-nationals who plan to enter Türkiye on an American, Iranian or Turkish passport do not require advance approval.

Turkmenistan’s land borders are open, but U.S. citizens need special authorization from the Government of Turkmenistan before approaching the border. U.S. Embassy Ashgabat must facilitate this approval. U.S. citizens who plan to request entry into Turkmenistan should send the following to the U.S. Embassy Ashgabat American Citizens Services Unit at AshgabatUScitizen@state.gov:

  • Name, DOB, passport information (number and dates of issue/expiration), border crossing, and photograph of the passport biodata page
Azerbaijan’s land borders are closed to routine traffic. U.S. citizens with an urgent need to depart Iran should first consider other available options for departure. If alternate routes are not feasible, U.S. citizens may request entry into Azerbaijan; however, this requires prior approval from the Government of Azerbaijan. U.S. Embassy Baku must facilitate this approval process, and extended wait times should be expected. U.S. citizens who plan to request entry into Azerbaijan should send the following to the to the U.S. Embassy Baku American Citizens Services Unit at BakuACS@state.gov.

  • Name, DOB, passport information (number and dates of issue/expiration), border crossing, and photograph of the passport biodata page
U.S. citizens should not travel to Afghanistan, Iraq, or the Pakistan-Iran border area.

The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Swiss government, acting through its embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran.
 
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MAD said:
State Department issues evacuation alert to US CITIZENS in Iran.

Location: Iran, countrywide

Event: Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing. 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.

U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages, plan alternative means of communication, and, if safe to do so, consider departing Iran by land to Armenia or Türkiye.

Actions to Take:

  • Leave Iran now. Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government help.
  • Flight cancellations and disruptions are possible with little warning. Check directly with your airlines for updates.
  • If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
  • Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
  • Monitor local media for breaking news. Be prepared to adjust your plans.
  • Keep your phone charged and maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest updates on security in Iran.
If You Plan to Leave Iran:

U.S.-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports. The Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens. U.S. nationals are at significant risk of questioning, arrest, and detention in Iran. Showing a U.S. passport or demonstrating connections to the United States can be reason enough for Iranian authorities to detain someone. U.S. citizens who do not have a valid U.S. passport in their possession should apply for one at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate after departing Iran.

The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart using the following options. You should leave only if you believe it is safe to do so.

As of Thursday, February 5:

The Armenian land border at Agarak/Norduz is open. U.S. citizens entering Armenia from Iran need a valid U.S. passport and may stay for up to 180 days visa-free. U.S. dual-nationals who plan to enter Armenia on an American, Iranian or Armenian passport do not require advance approval.

The Turkish land border crossings with Iran are open (Gürbulak/Bazargan, Kapıköy/Razi, and Esendere/Serow). U.S. citizens entering Türkiye from Iran need a valid U.S. passport and may stay for up to 90 days visa-free. U.S. dual-nationals who plan to enter Türkiye on an American, Iranian or Turkish passport do not require advance approval.

Turkmenistan’s land borders are open, but U.S. citizens need special authorization from the Government of Turkmenistan before approaching the border. U.S. Embassy Ashgabat must facilitate this approval. U.S. citizens who plan to request entry into Turkmenistan should send the following to the U.S. Embassy Ashgabat American Citizens Services Unit at AshgabatUScitizen@state.gov:

  • Name, DOB, passport information (number and dates of issue/expiration), border crossing, and photograph of the passport biodata page
Azerbaijan’s land borders are closed to routine traffic. U.S. citizens with an urgent need to depart Iran should first consider other available options for departure. If alternate routes are not feasible, U.S. citizens may request entry into Azerbaijan; however, this requires prior approval from the Government of Azerbaijan. U.S. Embassy Baku must facilitate this approval process, and extended wait times should be expected. U.S. citizens who plan to request entry into Azerbaijan should send the following to the to the U.S. Embassy Baku American Citizens Services Unit at BakuACS@state.gov.

  • Name, DOB, passport information (number and dates of issue/expiration), border crossing, and photograph of the passport biodata page
U.S. citizens should not travel to Afghanistan, Iraq, or the Pakistan-Iran border area.

The U.S. government does not have diplomatic or consular relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Swiss government, acting through its embassy in Tehran, serves as the protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran.
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Was just coming to post this...

Unless your a spook or us military tier 1. Why would there be an American citizen in Iran?🤷‍♂️


 
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I think .gov has put out enough propaganda to sway public opinion to be on board to attack.

Freedom for the Iranian people
Evil regime cannot have nukes
Iran is a proxy of China
Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism

Maybe more to come standby….
 
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We could sink their entire navy in a matter of hours.
Operation Praying Mantis (April 18, 1988) was a one-day U.S. naval operation that destroyed or severely damaged roughly half of Iran’s operational fleet in the Persian Gulf. Triggered by the mining of the USS Samuel B. Roberts, U.S. forces sank two Iranian warships, a missile boat, and damaged others, while also destroying two armed oil platforms.
Key Aspects of Operation Praying Mantis:
  • Context: Retaliation for the mining of the USS Samuel B. Roberts on April 14, 1988.
  • Action: The U.S. Navy launched a coordinated strike involving surface ships, carrier-based aircraft, and helicopters.
  • Results: The operation destroyed or crippled six armed Iranian vessels.
  • Impact: It stands as the largest U.S. Navy surface action since World War II.
This operation was part of the broader "Tanker War" during the 1980s Iran-Iraq War.
 
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jvol1 said:
Fighting a war half a world away without help from any allies is foolish.
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Fighting a war half a world away for no real reason seems foolish and usually ends up with the U.S. (if its involved), not only losing all the money from the fighting but also including solider but usually is hit with the cleanup bill at the end. (rinse and recycle)

If we take Afghanistan for instance, the U.S., would have been better off... taking a few thousand soldiers and pushing them out of a plane at 25,000 feet and turning back around. Would have saved many more people and about $2T.
 
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