The US State Department on the 12th urged American citizens to leave Iran immediately.
The US State Department issued a “security warning” that same day, advising US citizens “to consider leaving Iran via land routes through Armenia or Turkey, provided it is safe to do so.”
This “security warning” stated that due to “escalating” protests in Iran, US citizens are advised “to make evacuation plans that do not rely on US government assistance” and further noted that American citizens in Iran who are unable to leave should seek safe locations in residences or other secure buildings, and stock up on food, water, medicines, and other necessities.
France Evacuates Non-Essential Personnel from Embassy in Iran
According to a report from Agence France-Presse on the 12th, non-essential personnel of the French Embassy in Iran have been evacuated, while the embassy continues to operate.
Citing two sources, AFP said the non-essential personnel at the French Embassy were evacuated on the 11th and 12th.
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the French Embassy in Iran remains operational, with the ambassador and his team not having left and continuing to provide necessary services to French citizens still in Iran.