WASHINGTON – The United States issued a high-stakes “Level Red” security alert today, February 6, 2026, ordering all American citizens to depart Iran immediately. The warning, released by the Virtual U.S. Embassy in Tehran, cites a “highly volatile environment” and the risk of imminent military escalation.
The “Armada” and Trump’s Strike Threat
The advisory follows a dramatic surge in tensions after President Donald Trump threatened direct military strikes against the Iranian regime.
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The Response to Crackdowns: Trump’s threats are a reaction to the Iranian government’s “bloody crackdown” on a massive protest movement that erupted in late December 2025 over economic collapse.
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The Fleet: The U.S. has stationed an “armada”—led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln—in the Arabian Sea. Trump warned that the Supreme Leader should be “very worried” about U.S. military readiness.
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The Oman Talks: The evacuation order comes at a paradoxical moment: as diplomats from the U.S. and Iran prepare for indirect nuclear negotiations in Oman today, Washington is signaling that the window for diplomacy is closing.
Urgent Instructions for U.S. Citizens
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No Government Help: The State Department explicitly warned that Americans should not rely on the U.S. government for assisted evacuation.
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Land Exits Preferred: With flights being canceled with little warning, citizens are advised to consider departing via land borders to Armenia or Turkey.
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Internet Blackout: Widespread state-sanctioned internet outages are making communication difficult; travelers are urged to use alternative communication methods.
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Dual National Risk: Dual U.S.-Iranian citizens face a heightened risk of “questioning, arrest, and detention,” as Iran does not recognize dual nationality.
“Leave Iran now. Have a plan for departing that does not rely on U.S. government help.” — Virtual U.S. Embassy Tehran
