U.S. citizens in Iran have been advised to leave the country as soon as possible, amid growing instability in the region and concerns that travel routes could close with little warning.
In a post on Facebook, the embassy said U.S. citizens who can travel safely are advised to consider leaving Iran by land through Türkiye or Armenia.
The embassy says departure via Azerbaijan may pose additional challenges.
“U.S. citizens departing Iran via Azerbaijan should be aware that entry into Azerbaijan from Iran has been restricted for U.S. citizens during periods of heightened tension, such as the June 2025 conflict between Iran and Israel,” the statement said.
The embassy called on all U.S. citizens to closely monitor official updates as the situation develops.
The guidance reflects heightened tensions in Iran and the limited capacity of the U.S. government to assist its nationals inside country.
The U.S. does not have a diplomatic presence in Iran, restricting access to consular support in emergencies.
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