WASHINGTON – In a high-stakes security escalation today, February 6, 2026, the State Department ordered all American citizens to leave Iran "now" due to the risk of imminent military conflict. The "Level 4: Do Not Travel" warning follows President Donald Trump’s repeated threats to launch airstrikes against the Iranian regime.

The Military Shadow

• The "Armada" Moves: A massive U.S. naval strike group, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, is currently stationed in the Gulf. Trump warned today that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei should be "very worried."
• Response to Crackdown: The threat of a U.S. strike is tied to Iran's brutal suppression of a months-long protest movement. Rights groups report thousands of deaths since the unrest began in late December 2025.

Crucial Departure Advice

• Self-Reliance: The U.S. government warned it cannot facilitate evacuations. Americans must secure their own commercial flights or land routes through Turkey or Armenia.
• Total Blackout: With nationwide internet and mobile service disruptions ongoing, travelers are urged to use alternative communication and move only if safe.
• Dual National Risk: Iran does not recognize dual citizenship; U.S.-Iranian nationals are at an "extreme risk" of arbitrary detention or questioning.

Oman Talks: The Final Deadline?

The evacuation order coincides with high-stakes nuclear talks starting today in Muscat, Oman. While Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff are at the table, Washington has signaled that these negotiations may be the "last chance" to avert a military strike.