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U.S. Labels Iran as Detention Threat, Urges Americans to Leave

2/28/2026

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On February 27, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention and urged Americans in Iran to leave immediately.
Rubio condemned Iran's detentions of Americans for political leverage and warned of travel restrictions if these practices continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is dissatisfied with Iran's negotiation tactics amid rising tensions and the deployment of U.S. F-22 fighters to Israel.

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On February 27, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention and urged Americans in Iran to leave immediately.
Rubio condemned Iran's detentions of Americans for political leverage and warned of travel restrictions if these practices continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is dissatisfied with Iran's negotiation tactics amid rising tensions and the deployment of U.S. F-22 fighters to Israel.