France and Canada issue urgent travel warning to Iran

Shafaq News- Paris/ Ottawa

Canadian and French authorities
on Tuesday urged their nationals residing in Iran to leave the country
immediately, citing escalating political and security tensions.

In a statement, the Canadian
government advised against travel to Iran due to nationwide protests, regional
tensions, and an increased risk of arrest and the unpredictable enforcement of
local laws.

“If you are in Iran, you should
leave immediately if it is safe to do so,” the statement said, adding that
Canada’s ability to provide consular services in Iran is “extremely limited.”

Separately, France’s Foreign
Ministry said its decision was prompted by recent developments in Iran,
including ongoing domestic protests and regional tensions involving the United
States and Israel, which it said have made the security situation unstable and
potentially dangerous for foreign nationals.

The ministry urged French
citizens to avoid non-essential travel within Iran, stay away from gatherings
and demonstrations that could turn violent, follow official guidance issued by
the French embassy in Tehran, and remain in regular contact with French
authorities to monitor security developments.

US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep
protesting and said help was on the way.

Posting on Truth Social, Trump said, “TAKE OVER YOUR
INSTITUTIONS!!!.,” adding he had canceled all meetings with Iranian officials
until the “senseless killing” of protesters stopped.

Tehran has repeatedly accused the United States and Israel
of directing efforts to destabilize the country. Araghchi previously described
the early demonstrations as “peaceful and constitutionally legitimate,” adding
that the situation escalated only after armed groups infiltrated rallies and
turned them violent.