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The U.S. State Department has reinforced its advisory against travel to Iran, particularly for dual nationals, due to the risk of detention. This warning follows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s public call for diaspora Iranians to return home.
### Why It Matters
Iran remains under a long-standing “Level 4: Do Not Travel” advisory because of risks associated with terrorism, kidnapping, wrongful detention, and civil unrest. In July, the U.S. issued a warning about Iran allegedly working with criminal cartels to target regime critics, even inside the United States.
### What To Know
In light of recent tensions that escalated into a 12-day military conflict in June, the U.S. has reiterated its warning for Americans, especially Iranian-Americans, to avoid travel to Iran due to the risk of wrongful detention. According to Iranian media, Pezeshkian stated efforts are underway to make it easier and safer for Iranians living abroad to return home.
Two American citizens remain detained in Iran on suspicion of spying for Israel, state media said. Efforts are ongoing to secure their release both externally and internally.
### What People Are Saying
In a statement from U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs: “We reiterate our strong warning: Americans, especially Iranian-Americans, should not travel to Iran. The risk of wrongful detention is too great.”
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated: “We must create a framework for Iranians abroad to return comfortably and without fear, and this requires coordination with the judiciary and the Ministry of Intelligence. These individuals are also assets of this land.”
The U.S. government has advised against travel to Iran for years, but the State Department now assesses an even higher risk of wrongful detention during travel to Iran.
### What Happens Next
Amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, the U.S. is expected to maintain—and possibly intensify—its strict travel advisories on Iran.
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What reason did the U.S. State Department give for reinforcing its travel advisory against Iran, especially for dual nationals?
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