DUSHANBE, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The Embassy of Tajikistan in Tehran on Saturday urged its citizens to leave Iran using available departure options.

In a statement posted on its website, the embassy advised Tajik nationals currently in Iran to remain calm, stay vigilant and closely monitor official information and guidance issued by the embassy and the Iranian authorities.

It also called on citizens to avoid areas near military and government facilities and to refrain from taking photos or videos throughout the country. ■