"US citizens should leave Iraq now. US citizens choosing to remain in Iraq are strongly encouraged to reconsider in light of the significant threat posed by Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups."
"Iran-aligned militias have repeatedly attacked the International Zone in central Baghdad, the embassy said. The area around the Erbil International Airport and the Erbil consulate have also been subject to repeated attacks, according to the statement, in apparent retaliation for US-Israeli strikes against Iran."
"Do not attempt to come to the embassy in Baghdad or the consulate general in Erbil in light of the ongoing risk of missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace."
The US Embassy in Baghdad issued an urgent evacuation order for American citizens, citing significant threats from Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups. The warning follows three weeks of escalating conflict involving Iranian drone and missile attacks on neighboring states in response to US and Israeli strikes. Iran-aligned militias have conducted repeated attacks on the International Zone in Baghdad, as well as areas around Erbil International Airport and the US consulate in Erbil. The embassy explicitly warned Americans against attempting to reach embassy or consulate facilities due to ongoing risks from missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace. The US government committed to providing assistance for Americans departing Iraq via land routes, as Iraqi airspace remains closed.
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