ONEBEAT 2019: U.S. Music Fellowship Opportunity for Young Musicians
OneBeat brings together musicians from all over the world to the U.S. for an exhilarating month of performances, discussions, and interactive music-making events. OneBeat grew…
Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities
Download: Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities (PDF 4.4 MB)
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq (November 6, 2018)
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq (November 6, 2018) Location: Baghdad, Iraq Event: The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad received a report that unspecified…
Ambassador Silliman Encourages U.S. Businesses to Visit Iraq
Last week, Ambassador Silliman and members of his Economic Team joined in on a call with U.S. businesses to answer questions and encourage their participation…
The U.S. Consulate General Erbil hosts a training workshop for American Corner staff
The U.S. Consulate General Erbil hosted a training workshop for American Corner staff engaged in supporting locations throughout #Iraq . Ms. Sommers Pierce, Director of…
Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan Announces Support for Persecuted Religious Groups
During his visit to Baghdad this week, Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivan reaffirmed the United States’ deep commitment to assisting persecuted religious groups, including…
U.S. Embassy hosts a roundtable discussing Iraq’s Anti-Domestic Violence Law
This week, the U.S. Embassy hosted a roundtable discussion on the current status of Iraq’s Anti-Domestic Violence Law. Attendees included recent Iraqi participants in an…
Opening the English language Center in Baghdad
Congratulations! The English language Center in Baghdad is now open thanks to funding from the U.S. Embassy and support from The American University of Iraq,…
IDP students celebrate their graduation from ACCESS program.
It was exciting to see one hundred IDP students celebrating their graduation from the U.S. funded English Language ACCESS program at a ceremony on September…
Iraqi academics visit U.S. Universities as Fulbright Visiting Scholars
The Fulbright tradition continues! 22 Iraqi academics visited Texas at Austin University, Delaware University and University of Central Oklahoma as Fulbright Visiting Scholars to engage…
U.S. Embassy hosts a conference regarding Basrah water crisis
Following through on Ambassador Silliman’s recent announcement, the U.S. Embassy hosted key members from the international community who are active in the Basrah water crisis…
U.S. Embassy Congratulates Iraqis on Selecting a New President
The U.S. Embassy congratulates Dr. Barham Salih on his election as the new President of the Republic of Iraq. We look forward to working with…
Secretary Pompeo’s Call with Iraq’s President Barham Salih
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Heather Nauert: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke with Barham Salih, Iraq’s new President. The Secretary congratulated President…
U.S. Embassy Congratulates Iraqis on Designation of New Prime Minister
We congratulate Dr. Adil Abd al-Mahdi on his selection as Prime Minister designate. The U.S. has worked with Dr. Abd al-Madhi in his previous role…
Diversity Visa Program 2020
Registration for the 2020 United States Diversity Visa Program will close on November 6 2018. Don’t wait until the last day to apply! Always avoid…
The 2019 Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Programs (IYLEP)
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the 2019 Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP). IYLEP…
On Ordered Departure at Consulate Basrah
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC September 28, 2018 Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo has made the determination to place Consulate…
Security Alert – Advising U.S. citizens on ordered departure for Basrah
Due to concerns about the security of U.S. government personnel, on September 28, 2018, the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. government personnel…
