Summary
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has warned Americans to leave Iraq due to threats of attacks by Iran and its allied groups. The warning includes potential targeting of American universities and institutions linked to the U.S. in Iraq, as well as other civilian areas. The U.S. government advises American citizens in Iraq to depart through specific land routes due to closed airspace and suspended flights.
Key Facts
- The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has issued a warning for Americans to leave Iraq.
- Threats from Iran and Iran-aligned militias target American universities in Baghdad, Sulaymaniyah, and Dohuk.
- The advisory cautions against traveling to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad or the Consulate General in Irbil.
- The U.S. Department of State has a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning for Iraq.
- U.S. citizens in Iraq are encouraged to leave through Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or Turkey.
- President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are regularly updated on the situation.
- Americans remaining in Iraq are advised to avoid protests and keep a low profile.
