US urges Americans to leave Iran during partial airspace reopening
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The US urged Americans to leave Iran during a partial airspace reopening amid a ceasefire.
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If you are an American in Iran, the State Department warned that the Iranian government might prevent your departure or impose an exit fee.
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The State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs on Wednesday urged Americans in Iran to leave the country. This directive came after Iran's airspace partially reopened amid a ceasefire between both countries. The bureau issued an alert warning U.S. citizens that the Iranian government might prevent their departure or impose an "exit fee." This situation highlights ongoing tensions and potential travel restrictions for Americans in Iran even during a ceasefire.
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The State Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs urged Americans in Iran to leave the country.
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