The US Embassy in Baghdad on Sunday (local time) issued a security alert for American citizens in Iraq due to increased potential for foreign terrorist organisation-inspired violence or attacks against US businesses and locations frequented by its citizens.

Middle Eastcategory· June 13, 2025 US issues security alerts for Iran, Iraq, Israel and Jordan, warns of missile attacks The U.S. State Department issued security alerts on Friday for several ...

The US State Department on Wednesday ordered the evacuation of all non-essential personnel from the US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, citing increased security risks in the region. The decision comes amid escalating tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and the growing threat of military conflict.

The U.S. State Department issued a security alert warning of potential missiles, drones, or rockets over Iraq, following regional tensions triggered by Israeli attacks on Iran. In response, Iraq has suspended all air traffic and closed its airspace.

The US State and Defense departments on Wednesday made efforts to arrange the departure of non-essential personnel from locations around the Middle East, according to US officials and sources familiar with the efforts.