Iran: Airspace remains closed due to hostilities with Israel.  Leave Iran now.  Have a plan for departing Iran that does not rely on U.S. government help.  If you cannot leave, find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. If You Plan to Leave Iran: U.S.-Iranian dual nationals must exit Iran on Iranian passports and should be prepared to encounter checkpoints and questioning from Iranian authorities before departing Iran.  The Iranian government does not recognize dual nationality and will treat U.S.-Iranian dual nationals solely as Iranian citizens. U.S. nationals are at significant risk of questioning, arrest, and detention in Iran. Showing a U.S. passport or demonstrating connections to the United States can be reason enough for Iranian authorities to detain someone. U.S. passports may be confiscated in Iran. U.S.-Iranian dual nationals should consider obtaining, in their Iranian passports, the necessary visas for the countries they will transit on their return trip to the United States so that if that happens, they may depart Iran using their Iranian passports. These individuals can then apply for new U.S. passports in the country they are transiting. U.S. citizens residing in Iran on permanent resident visas must obtain an exit permit when departing Iran, regardless of the period of stay. All Iranian passport holders are required to pay an exit tax. For U.S. citizens seeking to depart Iran by land via the Armenian border: As of Wednesday, June 18, the land border with Armenia (Agarak) is open. For U.S. citizens seeking to depart Iran by land via the Turkish borders: As of Wednesday, June 18, the land borders with Türkiye (Gürbulak, Kapiköy, Esendere) are open. For U.S. citizens seeking to depart Iran by land via the Azerbaijan border: Azerbaijan’s land borders remain closed, but U.S. citizens may be able to enter Azerbaijan at the Astara border crossing with special authorization.  U.S. citizens need approval from the Government of Azerbaijan before going to the border.  U.S. Embassy Baku must facilitate this approval. U.S. citizens that plan to request entry into Azerbaijan should send personal details (name, date of birth, passport information) and a photograph of their passport biodata page to the U.S. Embassy Baku American Citizens Services Unit at [email protected]. For U.S. citizens seeking to depart Iran by land via the Turkmenistan border: Turkmenistan’s land borders are open, but U.S. citizens need special authorization from the Government of Turkmenistan before going to the border.  U.S. Embassy Ashgabat must facilitate this approval. U.S. citizens that plan to request entry into Turkmenistan should send personal details (name, date of birth, passport information) and a photograph of their passport biodata page to the U.S. Embassy Ashgabat American Citizens Services Unit at [email protected]. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart using these options. You should leave only if you believe it is safe to do so. The Swiss Protecting Power office in Tehran is closed until further notice and is extremely limited in its ability to assist U.S. citizens in Iran at this time. U.S. citizens may reach the Department of State directly by: Emailing the U.S. Embassy in Bern, Switzerland at [email protected]. Include “IRN” in the subject line. In your message, for all affected U.S. citizens include: - Full name as shown on U.S. passport - Passport Number - Date of Birth - Place of Birth - Current location - Phone number - Are you a dual national? If so, which country? - Are you in possession of a valid travel document? - What is your request? U.S. citizens may also call +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 for assistance. Read the full alert at: https://ir.usembassy.gov/alert-iran-security-alert-land-border-crossings-june-18-2025/