Overview
- The U.S. issued urgent alerts for a second straight day telling Americans to depart Iran without relying on U.S. assistance and to consider land routes to Türkiye or Armenia.
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs and its embassy in Tehran advised Indians to exit using available transport, activated emergency helplines, and urged registration with the mission.
- The U.S. advisory warns of particular peril for U.S.–Iranian dual nationals since Iran does not recognize dual citizenship, noting increased risk of questioning, arrest, and detention.
- Independent monitors report at least 2,500+ deaths in nationwide protests, though verification is constrained by internet shutdowns and curtailed transport and flight operations.
- Regional tension rose as President Donald Trump vowed very strong action if Tehran hangs protesters and Reuters reported precautionary personnel moves at the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.