Reports of Detention of Politicians, Journalists, and Civil Society Activists in IKR
We are concerned by reports of the use of tear gas and rubber-coated bullets to disperse protesters and the detention of journalists, civil society activists,…
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq (August 7, 2022)
Location: Worldwide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries…
Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq
Location: International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq Event: Recent demonstrations within and around the International Zone disrupted transit routes and local services. Additional large gatherings are planned…
Worldwide Caution: August 2, 2022
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as…
Consulate Staff Meets Kakai Activists
U.S. Consulate staff met with the Kakai activist and head of Methra organization for Yarsan Cultural and Development Rajab Asi Kakai and staff from the…
The U.S. Continue Training and Equipping Peshmerga and Iraqi Security Forces
The U.S. military is working closely with the Ministry of Peshmerga to make sure the right equipment gets to Peshmerga forces fighting the ISIS threat.…
USAID Convenes Business Community for Access to Finance Conference in Baghdad
On June 29 and 30, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) convened more than 300 business and public sector representatives for its inaugural Access…
Ambassador Romanowski’s Remarks at Access to Finance Conference
USAID Access to Finance in Iraq, June 29, 2022 Good morning, everyone. I’m excited to be here, Governor Ghalib, it is a pleasure to see…
Ambassador Romanowski Meets with Minister Ali Allawi
Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski met with Minister Ali Allawi today to discuss ways to strengthen the U.S.-Iraq bilateral relationship, including food security and energy cooperation.…
Ambassador Romanowski Meets with Ministry of Oil Minister Ihsan Ismael
Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski met with Ministry of Oil Minister Ihsan Ismael on June 10 to discuss ways to strengthen the U.S.-Iraq energy relationship and…
Ambassador Romanowski Meets with National Security Advisor Qassim al-Araji
Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski and National Security Advisor Qassim al-Araji discussed, in their inaugural meeting, issues critical to ensuring Iraq’s sovereignty and overarching security and…
Baghdad Online Auction
U.S. Embassy Baghdad announces an online auction from June 26 to July 03, 2022. This is a routine auction to dispose of excess used property;…
Ambassador Meets with Council of Representatives Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi
Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski met with Council of Representatives Speaker Mohammed al-Halbusi on June 7. She underscored U.S. commitment to our multifaceted strategic partnership with…
Ambassador Romanowski Presented Credentials to Serve as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
Ambassador Alina L. Romanowski presented her credentials to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq to President Barham Salih and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on June…
Message to U.S. Citizens: Voting Update – 2022 Primary Elections Next 90 Days – U.S. Mission...
It is time to register and request ballots for the 2022 general election, state primaries, and special elections in the United States. You can use…
American University of Iraq-Baghdad American Space hosted an all-women’s iftar
On April 20, American University of Iraq-Baghdad American Space hosted an all-women’s iftar – PAS’s first since 2019 – at the university’s mudheif, a replica…
Ambassador Tueller Visits the National Museum of Iraq
Ambassador Matthew H. Tueller visited the National Museum of Iraq on April 5 and admired the art and artifacts on display from the ancient Sumerian,…
DCM LoGerfo and CG Palladino Host an Iftar Dinner in Erbil
Deputy Chief of Mission Greg LoGerfo and Consul General Palladino hosted an iftar for the Minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Ministry of Endowment…
