Following the security warning, the US Embassy told Shafaq News: We will continue our work in Baghdad and Erbil.
Following the security warning, the US Embassy told Shafaq News: We will continue our work in Baghdad and Erbil.
2025-06-15 09:53
Shafaq News/ The US Embassy in Iraq confirmed on Sunday that its operations in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil would continue, following a warning about the risk of attacks.
An embassy spokesperson told Shafaq News Agency, “On June 11, out of an abundance of caution, US Secretary of State Rubio ordered the withdrawal of non-emergency government employees from the US Embassy in Baghdad and the Consulate General in Erbil.”
“There is no higher priority for the Department than ensuring the safety and security of American citizens inside and outside the country, as well as members of the mission,” he added.
“The United States reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the long-term strategic partnership with Iraq, and the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and Consulate General in Erbil will remain open and continue to work to strengthen this relationship,” he said.
“We are strongly committed to continuing to advance our political priorities in Iraq, supporting Iraqi sovereignty, and engaging in dialogue with Iraqi leaders and the Iraqi people,” he continued.
Earlier on Sunday, the US Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert warning American citizens of the increased possibility of violence or attacks against its interests in Iraq.
In a statement seen by Shafaq News Agency, the embassy called on all American citizens in Iraq to avoid places frequented by foreigners, as well as large gatherings and crowds.
The embassy affirmed that it will continue to closely monitor the security situation and provide necessary updates as they become available. The US State Department maintains its travel warning for Iraq at Level 4 (Do Not Travel).
Earlier today, Kata’ib Hezbollah in Iraq threatened to target US interests and bases across the region if Washington intervenes militarily in the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. The group also sent a message to the Iraqi government and the Coordination Framework.
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