If you are planning to travel to the region of in the near future, you should be aware of the fact that a travel warning has been issued for this region. The reason for this travel warning is the security environment in some rural and remote areas, which may continue to pose a security risk. The security risk may be significant, at times. The security risk in at this time is due to tensions that have been generated as a result of the current situation in neighboring . As a result, the threats to citizens and interests have increased by those in opposition to policy. Be aware that there remains some opposition and hostility to the by certain elements in the Iranian government. citizens may be threatened with possible kidnapping or harassment. Certain areas should be deemed as particularly dangerous, especially near the Baluchistan border area near and as well as the Kurdish portion of the country in the northwest.
At this time the U.S. Department of State has warned against all travel to by citizens.
The concern for security in this region is so great, the U.S. Department of State has urged citizens to seriously consider whether their pending travel to the region of is absolutely necessary. You should be aware that some of the most significant security problems in this area include bombings and kidnappings as well as suicide operations. Indiscriminate attacks against civilian targets in public locales may occur, particularly where westerners may congregate. Whenever possible, avoid large crowds. If you do travel to
this region, be aware that overland travel between major cities should be avoided at all costs at night. In some cases, overland travel may be blocked or restricted, due to security concerns.
While you are in this region, you should take prudent security precautions. These precautions should include ensuring that you have adequate amounts of fuel and provisions. If you are staying at a hotel in this region, be sure that adequate security is provided in order to avoid as many potential dangers as possible. Always be alert and adhere to all prudent security practices.
If you do plan to travel to the , be aware that at the current time the does not have consular or diplomatic relations with the Iranian government. As a result, the government can provide no protection or even consular services that might be routine in other parts of the world. That said, the Swiss government does provide a protecting power for interests in .
Certain individuals are subjected to detainment, extreme harassment and possible arrest. These targeted individuals include citizens of Iranian origin and descent as well as former Muslims who have converted to other religions.
While there is no U.S. Embassy at this time in , if you do plan to travel to this region, you are strongly encouraged to register through the State Department’s website, https://travelregistration.state.gov.
