Baghdad, March 24 -- The US Embassy in Iraq has issued a fresh advisory urging American citizens to leave Iraq immediately, citing growing threats from Iran-aligned militant groups and continued risks to public safety.
In an updated notice, the embassy said Iran-backed militias have carried out widespread attacks targeting US citizens and interests across Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
The US reiterated its Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning, advising: "Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there."While the US Mission in Iraq remains operational under an ordered departure status to assist citizens, the embassy warned Americans not to approach its facilities in Baghdad or the consulate in Erbil due to the ...