US EditionMinnesota Man Biking All 7 Continents Cuts Journey Short in Iran
- Ian Andersen, a 32-year-old from Minnetonka, Minnesota, cut short his bikepacking trip in Iran and fled to Azerbaijan on Monday amid escalating conflict.
- Andersen’s decision followed Israel’s major aerial strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites on June 13, triggering Iran’s missile barrages and closing borders and flights.
- During his journey, Andersen shared videos with thousands of followers, traveled with a local guide, witnessed fleeing crowds near Tehran, and faced growing safety concerns.
- He said, “The bombs started falling,” called it “the worst timing possible,” admitted, “Maybe I was a bit naive,” but added he does not regret the trip.
- Andersen’s evacuation highlights the risks in the region, forcing him to abort his plans while considering routes through Central Asia to continue his cycling mission.
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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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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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