India, Jan. 13 -- The US has issued an urgent warning asking citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests spread across the country and the security situation worsens. The advisory comes amid rising violence, mass arrests, internet shutdowns and growing fears of a wider confrontation between the US and Tehran. The warning has also sparked fresh speculation over whether President Donald Trump could take direct action against Iran's leadership.

The US Virtual Embassy in Iran warned that protests across the country are escalating and could turn violent. Authorities have increased security deployments, leading to road closures, public transport disruptions and restricted access to communication networks.

"Protests across Iran are escalati...