India, Feb. 6 -- Renewed circulation of a US State Department advisory urging American citizens to "leave Iran now" has sparked panic across social media. Posts on X described the advisory as "breaking," even though some users pointed out that the warning is not new.

The guidance was issued in mid-January 2026 and reiterated through subsequent security updates.

The advisory urges US citizens in Iran to depart immediately due to security risks linked to ongoing protests, civil unrest, and the threat of detention. Officials have also stressed that Americans should not rely on US government assistance to exit Iran, given the absence of a US embassy in Tehran and limited consular access.

The resurfacing of the advisory triggered a wave of ...