'Leave immediately': US Embassy in Baghdad tells American citizens to leave Iraq
The US Embassy in Baghdad is warning American citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to credible threats of imminent attacks by Iran-aligned terrorist militias. The warning comes after a freelance journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad, and US officials are alleging that she was taken by an Iran-linked Iraqi militia.
The US government is warning American citizens to leave Iraq immediately. Iraqi militia groups aligned with Iran may be planning attacks within the next 24 to 48 hours, targeting US-associated locations and civilian infrastructure. Potential targets include US citizens, businesses, and diplomatic facilities. The warning also highlights an increased risk of kidnappings. A freelance journalist was recently kidnapped in Baghdad, and US officials are working to secure her release. The US Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate General in Erbil remain operational, but US citizens are advised not to travel to these facilities due to heightened security risks. The State Department has reiterated its Level 4 warning for Iraq, stating that Americans should not travel to Iraq for any reason and should leave now if they are already there.
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