An internal cable from the U.S. State Department, obtained by Reuters, has confirmed that hundreds of American citizens have departed Iran over the past week, primarily via land routes, amid intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel.
According to the classified communication, while many U.S. citizens exited the country without incident, numerous individuals encountered delays and instances of harassment at border crossings. The cable also references a troubling report involving the detention of two U.S. citizens—details about their identities or current status remain undisclosed.
The situation highlights the increasing risks for American nationals in the region, as Washington prepares for a possible direct engagement in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. The lack of formal diplomatic relations between the United States and Iran continues to pose significant challenges to the protection and support of U.S. citizens abroad.
The State Department has not issued an official response to inquiries regarding the cable, which was first reported by The Washington Post.
In a related development, a separate memo confirmed that the United States has evacuated 79 staff members and their families from the U.S. Embassy in Israel, underscoring the broader volatility in the region.
