The US government has issued another security warning, urging American citizens to immediately leave Iran.

On January 13, the US State Department issued a nationwide security alert through the "Virtual US Embassy in Tehran" urging US citizens to leave Iran immediately. It suggested traveling by land to Turkey or Armenia if it is safe to do so, and reminded not to rely on direct assistance from the US government for evacuation. Those unable to leave should seek shelter, stock up on essential supplies, avoid gatherings, keep a low profile, and monitor the situation closely. The State Department had issued an emergency security alert on the 12th, advising US citizens to leave Iran immediately.