Israel National News reports: “For the second consecutive day, the US State Department on Tuesday urged US citizens in Iran to leave that country immediately.

‘US citizens should leave Iran now. Consider departing by land to Turkey or Armenia, if safe to do so,’ the official social media account of the US Department of State Consular Affairs wrote.

‘Protests across Iran continue to escalate. Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disruptions, and internet blockages are ongoing. The Government of Iran has restricted access to mobile, landline, and national internet networks. Airlines continue to limit or cancel flights to and from Iran, with several suspending service,’ it added.

On Monday, the State Department issued an urgent security alert, warning American citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately as nationwide protests intensify and conditions grow increasingly unstable.

Americans who remain in the country were advised to shelter in a secure location with essential supplies, avoid demonstrations, maintain a low profile, and monitor local media for rapid developments. The alert also urges US citizens to keep phones charged, stay in contact with family, and enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for ongoing updates…”