Canadians are being urged to “go away Iran now” in an up to date journey advisory issued by International Affairs Canada as protests and a crackdown by Tehran intensify.
“Danger stage — you must go away Iran now,” GAC mentioned in an up to date journey advisory on Tuesday.
“Keep away from all journey to Iran attributable to ongoing nationwide demonstrations, tensions within the area, the excessive threat of arbitrary detention and the unpredictable enforcement of native legal guidelines,” the advisory mentioned.
The advisory factors to the arrest and detention by Iranian authorities of a number of people, “together with international and twin nationals, to exert political or diplomatic affect on their governments.”
Whereas many airways have suspended flights to and from Iran, GAC mentioned overland crossing choices are open.
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“The land borders with Armenia and Türkiye are open, and Canadian passport holders don’t require a visa to enter these international locations,” the advisory mentioned.
“Our capability to offer consular companies in Iran is extraordinarily restricted,” it added.
It isn’t instantly clear what number of Canadians are in Iran proper now.
International Information has reached out to International Affairs Canada.
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