'Leave Iran Now': US Issues Urgent Travel Warning to Americans

The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran issued an urgent security alert on Friday, compelling American citizens to immediately leave the country and create departure plans without relying on U.S. government assistance. The alert, dated 5 February 2026, highlighted significant security challenges including road closures, public transport disruptions, and widespread internet blockages. Authorities are restricting access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks, with airlines limiting or cancelling flights. U.S. citizens were advised to expect continued internet outages, potentially depart by land to Armenia or Türkiye if safe, and if unable to leave, find secure locations, stock essential supplies, avoid demonstrations, and maintain low profiles. The warning preceded scheduled U.S.-Iran talks in Oman, with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner expected to meet with an Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.