Australia issues alert for its citizens to leave Iran as soon as possible

The Australian government on Wednesday advised its citizens to leave the country “as soon as possible” due to the ongoing violent protests and unstable security situation in Iran.

The latest travel advisory issued by the government said that if any Australian citizen is currently in Iran, he should make arrangements to return immediately.

The statement warned that the ongoing violent protests in Iran could escalate without prior notice and the overall security situation is very uncertain.

It should be noted that the Australian embassy in Tehran suspended its activities last year during tensions between Iran and Israel.

The latest statement from the Australian government said that the ability to provide consular assistance to Australian citizens in Iran is currently extremely limited. The advisory also warned that Australian citizens, especially those with dual citizenship, are at high risk of being detained.