JAKARTA - The virtual US Embassy for Iran has warned Americans to leave the country immediately following the escalating unrest.
"Leave Iran now," the embassy said in a security alert, urging its citizens to plan their departure from Iran without the help of the US government.
"If you can't leave, find a safe location inside your residence or another safe building," the statement continued.
The warning urges US citizens in Iran to anticipate a sustained internet blackout, plan alternative means of communication, and, "if safe, consider leaving Iran by land to Armenia or Turkey."
Meanwhile, for US-Iranian dual citizens, they must leave Iran with an Iranian passport, the embassy said, adding that the Iranian government does not recognize dual citizenship and will treat dual citizens only as Iranian citizens.
"Showing a US passport or ties to the United States can be enough reason for Iranian authorities to detain someone," he said.
Responding to the increasing anti-government demonstrations in Iran, on Monday, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25 percent tariff on "all" countries that do business with Iran.
In addition, Trump repeatedly threatened to attack Iran if authorities there used lethal force to suppress protests, but he also expressed a willingness to explore the possibility of diplomacy with Tehran.
A number of reports indicate that on Monday, Trump was briefed on several options for action against Iran in addition to conventional military air strikes.
CBS News reported that the various military instruments and covert operations could include cyber operations options as well as psychological campaigns to disrupt Iran's command structure, communication systems, and state-run media.
Citing two Pentagon officials, the television station said cyber and psychological operations could be deployed separately or together, although a final decision had not been made.
The report also said Trump's national security team is expected to discuss the latest Iran options at the White House on Tuesday.
Earlier on Sunday, Trump said his administration was closely monitoring the situation in Iran and was considering "very strong options" as the number of reported deaths in ongoing protests continued to rise.
"We will make a decision," Trump said, saying he had been receiving hourly reports on Iran, without giving any information on when, where, or how the US would act.
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