Alert: US Embassy In Baghdad On Departure Of Non-Emergency US Government Personnel
Because of security concerns, U.S. government personnel in Baghdad are prohibited from using Baghdad International Airport.
WASHINGTON - Iraq – Level 4: Do Not Travel Travel Advisory June 11, 2025, On June 11, the Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel due to heightened regional tensions.
US Prepares To Evacuate Iraq Embassy as Iran Threatens Bases and Tests Missile Amid Nuclear Talks
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MIDDLE EAST — The United States is preparing to evacuate its embassy in Iraq, including non-essential staff in Bahrain and Kuwait, due to heightened security risks, according to U.S. and Iraqi officials. This follows a warning from Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh on June 11, 2025, that Iran would target U.S. bases if nuclear negotiations fail, as per his official statement.