State Department orders all non-essential U.S. government personnel and family out of Iraq after clearing similar departures for the U.S. Embassy Baghdad.
The State Department on Sunday updated its travel advisory for Iraq to include the ordered departure of all non-emergency U.S. government personnel and eligible family members. Americans are warned 'do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and Mission Iraq’s limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens.' On Oct. 20, the State Department already ordered the departure of eligible family members and non-emergency U.S.
The pro-Iran coalition also called for a protest in Baghdad near the main gate of the highly fortified international zone, where the U.S. Embassy is located, to condemn its endorsement of Israel in the ongoing war with Hamas, according to The Associated Press. 'U.S. citizens in Iraq face high risks to their safety and security, including the potential for violence and kidnapping. Terrorist and insurgent groups regularly attack Iraqi security forces and civilians. Anti-U.S.
Americans who go against the State Department warning and do travel to Iraq are advised to draft a will and discuss assets with family members beforehand. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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