BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 23. The U.S. has
advised American citizens to leave Iran via the Azerbaijani border
after the partial opening of Iranian airspace, Trend reports via the U.S.
State Department.
"As of April 21, Iran’s airspace has partially reopened. U.S.
citizens should leave Iran now, monitor local media for updates,
and consult with commercial carriers for additional information on
flights out of Iran. Americans seeking to depart Iran may also
depart by land to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Turkmenistan,"
the statement reads.
The State Department also advised U.S. citizens not to travel to
Afghanistan, Iraq, or the Pakistan-Iran border area.
Americans who are unable to leave the Islamic Republic of Iran
are advised to remain in their residences - at home, in hotels or
other buildings - until further notice, and to stay away from
windows.
Meanwhile, as no tangible progress was made in the nuclear
negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the situation escalated on
February 28, when the United States and Israel launched military
airstrikes against Iran. In retaliation, Iran initiated missile and
drone strikes targeting Israeli and U.S. installations in the
region. Following these developments, a two-week ceasefire
agreement was brokered on April 7 through Pakistan's mediation.
However, during subsequent talks between the U.S. and Iran in
Islamabad on April 11, no consensus was reached.
On April 21, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he extended
the ceasefire until Iran submits its proposal and discussions are
concluded, one way or the other.
