Following Britain, the United States urges its citizens to leave Iraq “immediately”.
Following Britain, the United States urges its citizens to leave Iraq “immediately”.
2026-07-23
Shafaq News – Baghdad
The US Embassy in Baghdad on Thursday urged American citizens to leave Iraq immediately, warning of escalating security tensions in the Middle East and the possibility of sudden developments that could affect travel and security in the region.
The embassy said in a “security alert” posted on its X website that the security situation in the Middle East remains complex and could escalate unexpectedly, calling on American citizens to be cautious and vigilant, and to be prepared for the possibility of flight cancellations, temporary closure of some airspaces, and travel disruptions.
She added that a number of airlines have postponed the resumption of their flights according to previous schedules, while other companies have cancelled some of their routes, urging American citizens to check the status of their flights and contact the airlines in case of any changes.
The embassy noted that American diplomatic facilities, including those outside the Middle East region, had been targeted, and warned of the possibility that Iran and its affiliated groups might target other American interests abroad, including American companies and institutions.
It also urged American citizens outside the Middle East to reconsider travel to or through the region, and to follow flight updates.
The US warning comes a day after the British government issued a similar warning to its citizens, urging them to prepare for possible flight cancellations and the closure of some airspace, amid escalating security tensions in the Middle East.
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