According to sources, the evacuation of French diplomats took place on Sunday and Monday, January 11-12. The exact number of evacuated staff is not disclosed; however, there are usually about 30 people working at the French embassy in Tehran.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the diplomatic mission conducted a "reorganization of the mission" to adapt to the current situation and emphasized that the embassy has not been completely closed.
"Our ambassador and key personnel remain in place to assist citizens in Iran," the department added.
The United States, in turn, urged its citizens to "leave Iran immediately" in light of the ongoing protests. This information was posted on the website of the virtual U.S. embassy in Tehran.
The message emphasizes that Americans should be prepared for internet outages and consider the possibility of traveling overland to Armenia or Turkey if it is safe. It is also recommended to develop a plan for leaving Iran without relying on assistance from the U.S. government.
If U.S. citizens are unable to leave the country, they are advised to stay in safe places, avoid large gatherings, and stock up on essential goods such as food and medications.
The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also intensified travel recommendations to Iran and urged all its citizens to leave immediately due to deteriorating security conditions.
- On June 15, 2025, a similar message urging Americans to leave Iran was posted on the website of the virtual U.S. embassy in Tehran. On the night of June 22, Washington struck the country's nuclear facilities.
- Protests in Iran began in late December due to the collapse of the national currency and a sharp rise in prices. Protesters are demanding a change in the political regime. Human rights activists report more than 500 fatalities. U.S. President Donald Trump expressed readiness to strike Iranian territory in response to the authorities' actions against protesters. Today, he will hold meetings with officials to discuss possible steps against Iran. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated its readiness for conflict with the U.S.
