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Minnesota Man Biking All 7 Continents Cuts Journey Short in Iran

Ian Andersen, a 32-year-old from Minnetonka, Minnesota, abruptly ended his biking trip in Iran last week amid escalating regional conflict.
His trip coincided with Israel launching aerial strikes on Iranian nuclear sites on June 13, followed by Tehran's swift missile barrages, creating a war zone environment.
After receiving a U.S. State Department email advising evacuation to Azerbaijan or Turkey, Andersen aborted his biking plans and fled to Azerbaijan on Monday, observing mass evacuations from Tehran.
Andersen said, "The bombs started falling" and described it as "the worst timing possible," adding that leaving was the safe, smart choice given the circumstances.
Although he planned to continue biking across Central Asia, Andersen said, "But I don't know where to go from there," reflecting uncertainty about his future route.

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Minnesota man biking all 7 continents cuts journey short in Iran

Ian Andersen of Minnesota was biking through Iran last week when Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the country's military leaders.

7 hours ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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A Minnesota man’s biking dream is cut short in Iran as he flees the Israel-Iran conflict

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Ian Andersen was biking through Iran last week when Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the country's military leaders, drawing Tehran's swift response with barrages of missiles.

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A Minnesota man's biking dream is cut short in Iran as he flees the Israel-Iran conflict

A man from Minnesota was biking through Iran last week when Israel launched strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and the country's military leaders, drawing Tehran's swift response.

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International biking dream cut short as Minnesota man flees Iran

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Man with Detroit Lakes ties, who bicycled across Africa, escapes 'dire' situation in Iran

DETROIT LAKES — Ian Andersen, who bicycled across Africa and North and South America, has narrowly escaped a bad situation in Iran, which has been under heavy aerial assault by Israel since June 13. @ridewithian “I can no longer protect you. If you’re stopped by police, I should just wave goodbye because there’s nothing I can do.” That’s what my guide Reza told me this morning. The borders are shut except apparently Iraq. We gotta get out—like,…

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