As stated in the statement from the US Embassy in Iran, holding a US passport may lead to the detention of citizens. The diplomatic mission also warned of possible disruptions in internet connectivity and flight cancellations. “If you cannot leave the premises, try to find a safe place, such as in your home or another secure building. Ensure you have a supply of food, water, medications, and other necessities. Avoid large gatherings, try to remain unnoticed, and pay close attention to what is happening around you,” the message reads. Possible routes for departure include land paths through Armenia and Turkey.
In early January, the US sent a carrier strike group led by the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and destroyers to the Middle East. Negotiations between the US and Iran are scheduled for February 6. However, they were threatened with disruption on the evening of February 4, when Tehran tightened its demands regarding the format of the meeting, narrowing the list of discussion topics and initiating a request to hold the talks in Oman instead of Istanbul. Preparations for the negotiations have resumed.
