The US Department of State`s Consular Affairs issued updated travel advisories for American citizens in Iran on Monday (local time), following the Islamic Republic`s missile strikes targeting US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, urging the US nationals to exercise caution and adjust travel plans amid the conflict in the region.

In a post on X, the State Department noted that for Iran, where airspace remains closed due to the conflict with Israel, US citizens are advised to depart by road to Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkiye, or Turkmenistan if deemed safe, though direct US government-assisted departures are not anticipated due to limited consular support.

The State Department stated that a crisis intake form has been opened for US citizens to seek assistance, with specific guidance noting that as of Monday, June 23, the Armenian (Agarak) and Turkish (Kapikoy and Esendere) borders are open, while Azerbaijan`s borders are closed except for the Astara crossing with special authorisation. Meanwhile, Turkmenistan`s borders require prior approval facilitated by the US Embassy in Ashgabat.