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Dozens of Iranians Cross Border into Turkey Amid Protests

Published January 14, 2026, 16:01
Dozens of Iranians Cross Border into Turkey Amid Protests

Dozens of Iranian citizens have crossed the border into Turkey as the situation in Iran escalates due to protests and violent suppression by the regime. The protesters are arriving in the Van province of Turkey and being transported to nearby cities, with many fearing to speak about the conditions in their homeland. The increase in crossings has been noted by diplomatic sources, as several countries have advised their citizens to leave Iran. Simultaneously, US President Donald Trump has expressed his support for the protesters, assuring them that help is on the way. The United States has also called for its citizens to depart Iran immediately, via land routes to Turkey or Armenia.