Washington, July 10 -- The US State Department has announced a new awareness campaign warning Americans, particularly Iranian Americans, about the severe risks of travelling to Iran. US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce asked Americans, particularly those with Iranian heritage, not to travel to Iran.

While addressing a press briefing on Thursday (local time), Bruce emphasised that the Iranian regime does not recognise dual nationality and denies consular access to detained US citizens. She announced that the US Department of State is launching a new website dedicated to warning Americans against travelling to Iran.

She said, "The department is announcing a new awareness campaign warning Americans, especially Iranian Americans, a...