The U.S. State Department has urged American citizens in Iran to exercise heightened caution as demonstrations over the country’s worsening economy enter a fifth day.
In a statement from the U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran, officials warned that protests have led to an increased security presence, road closures, transportation disruptions, and intermittent internet blockages. The advisory noted that gatherings could turn violent, resulting in arrests and injuries.
Americans in Iran were advised to avoid crowds, keep a low profile, monitor local media, and prepare independent plans to leave the country, as U.S. assistance may be limited. Iran remains under a “do not travel” designation due to risks including terrorism, unrest, and arbitrary detention.
The protests, marked by chants against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reflect deep frustration with inflation and economic decline. In a Farsi-language post, the State Department said demonstrators are demanding respect, access to services, and self-determination, adding that the United States “stands in solidarity with the people of Iran in their pursuit of fundamental rights.”