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US embassy in Iraq warns Americans to ‘leave now’ as Middle East strikes intensify
The alert cites credible intelligence that Iran-aligned militias could strike in 24 to 48 hours and warns of kidnapping risks.
- On Thursday, the United States Embassy in Baghdad issued an urgent alert warning that Iran-aligned Iraqi terrorist militias may launch attacks within 24 to 48 hours, urging all Americans in Iraq to leave immediately.
- Iraq has become a key flashpoint where regional tensions intersect with longrunning militia activity, prompting the State Department to maintain its Level 4: Do Not Travel designation for the country.
- American freelance journalist Shelly Kittleson was abducted from central Baghdad days ago, with at least one suspect arrested; risks to Americans, companies, and diplomatic facilities remain high.
- Embassy officials said: 'Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave immediately if you are there.' Americans were also told not to approach the United States Embassy in Baghdad or the Consulate General in Erbil.
- Security conditions remain volatile as the broader regional conflict evolves, while officials warned that Iraqi authorities have not been able to prevent terrorist attacks occurring within the country.
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US embassy in Iraq warns Americans to ‘leave now’ as Middle East strikes intensify
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Americans in Iraq warned to leave 'now' amid threats of imminent attacks
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq has warned Americans to leave the country as soon as possible over threats from militias aligned with Iran to carry out imminent attacks in Baghdad over the next two days."U.S.
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