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US State Dept Travel AdvisoriesUnited States5 December 2025

Iran - Level 4: Do Not Travel

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Do not travel to Iran due to the risk of terrorism , unrest , kidnapping , arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention . Do not travel to Iran for any reason. U.S. citizens in Iran should leave immediately. There is no U.S. Embassy in Iran. Review our information on Travel to High-Risk Areas . U.S. citizens in Iran face serious dangers including terrorism , unrest , kidnapping , arbitrary arrest , and wrongful detention . Some U.S. nationals have been held for years on false charges, subjected to torture, and even sentenced to death. No U.S. embassy in Iran The U.S. government do
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