Japan Raises Iran Travel Alert 2026 Amid Deadly Crackdowns and Unrest
Japan has raised its travel alert for Iran to Level 3 as of January 12, 2026, amid intensifying protests and a rising death toll. Stay updated on the Japan Iran travel alert 2026.
Tehran's streets are burning, and Tokyo's stepping back. Japan just raised its travel alert for Iran to Level 3, advising all citizens to refrain from visiting the Middle Eastern nation as anti-government protests face an intensifying and bloody crackdown.
Japan Iran Travel Alert 2026: Citizens Urged to Avoid All Travel
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced the move on January 12 during his visit to Israel. "The communication situation is extremely bad," Motegi told reporters, referring to the nationwide internet blackouts. The new advisory places most of the country, including Tehran, under a status that recommends avoiding all travel, while border regions remain at the most severe Level 4 evacuation rating.
Rising Death Toll and International Pressure
Human rights groups report that approximately 500 people have died since protests erupted in late December over economic grievances. The situation's become increasingly opaque since authorities shut down internet access last Thursday. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the military is considering "very strong options," noting that many people are being killed who "aren't supposed to be killed."
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