The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel may spark violent protests.  In response, the U.S. Embassy has temporarily restricted movement of its employees outside of the international zone in Baghdad. As a reminder, U.S. citizens should maintain a heightened sense of security awareness and take appropriate measures to …

U.S. Mission Iraq advises its citizens that the Iraqi Security Forces have secured areas in and around Kirkuk City, and other locations formerly under the control of the Kurdistan Regional Government security forces.  The security situation is currently stable but could quickly change.  U.S. citizens are advised to remain vigilant about their security situation and …

  U.S. Mission Iraq advises its citizens that effective October 8, the Government of Turkey has suspended visa services to United States citizens, to include the issuance of physical “sticker” visas at border posts and the online Turkish electronic visa (e-visa).  U.S. citizens should not attempt to transit the Turkish/Iraqi land border without a valid …

U.S. Mission Iraq advises its citizens in Iraq of the announced termination of international flight operations to and from Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports effective 6:00 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2017. Please be advised that following the international flight cessation, Baghdad will be the closest international transit point from these airports.  Therefore, if you are in …

As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad.  This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March …

Three rockets impacted in or near the International Zone (IZ) on September 14, 2017. As a reminder, the Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Iraq.  Travel within Iraq remains very dangerous, and the ability of the Embassy to assist U.S. citizens facing difficulty is extremely limited.  U.S. citizens should maintain a …

U.S. Embassy Baghdad is aware of reports of threats to target U.S. government officials and other civilians for kidnapping.  In response, the U.S. Embassy has temporarily restricted movement of its employees outside of the international zone in Baghdad, as well as outside of U.S. Consulate Basrah. As a reminder, U.S. citizens should maintain a heightened …

U.S. Embassy Baghdad has received reports of attempts to kidnap U.S. citizen nongovernmental organization staff riding in vehicle convoys to provide aid to Mosul, Iraq. Militants demanded to see passports for all travelers in convoys and searched specifically for U.S. citizens. As a reminder, U.S. citizens should maintain a heightened sense of security awareness and …

The U.S. Embassy in Iraq, noting the upcoming holidays in Iraq, to include Eid al-Adha, Islamic New Year, and Ashura, reminds all U.S. citizens of the inherent dangers of life in Iraq. Terrorists have chosen times around local holidays to set off bombs in crowded areas, including attacks in Baghdad in July and September of …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains very dangerous, and the ability of the Embassy to assist U.S. citizens facing difficulty is extremely limited. This supersedes the Travel Warning dated December 4, 2015. U.S. citizens in Iraq are at high risk for kidnapping and terrorist violence.  …

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions.  Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those …

The disruption of maintenance operations in 2014 increased the risk of the Mosul Dam collapsing.  The Government of Iraq (GOI) is preparing to initiate emergency maintenance operations to reduce the risk of failure. A dam failure would cause significant flooding and interruption of essential services in low-lying areas along the Tigris River Valley from Mosul …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq.  Travel within Iraq remains very dangerous given the security situation.  The ability of the Embassy to assist U.S. citizens facing difficulty, including arrest, is extremely limited.  Private U.S. citizens are strongly discouraged from traveling to Iraq to join in armed conflict.  …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq.  Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation.  The ability of the Embassy to assist U.S. citizens facing difficulty, including arrest, is extremely limited.  Private U.S. citizens are strongly discouraged from traveling to Iraq to join in armed conflict.  The …

The Iraqi government has announced that beginning October 1, 2015, passenger cars will be allowed to transit the International Zone (IZ) in Baghdad from north to south via the 14 July Expressway and a new entry control point will be put in place at the northern end of this expressway.  The U.S. Embassy recommends that …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. The ability of the Embassy to assist U.S. citizens facing difficulty, including arrest, is extremely limited. Private U.S. citizens are strongly discouraged from traveling to Iraq to join in armed conflict. The …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. U.S. citizens in Iraq remain at high risk for …

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad has received information indicating that a militant group was conducting surveillance activities in late May against foreign businesses and local companies with western association or that employed foreign workers in Basrah.  There are no further details at this time regarding how the militant group planned to use this information. The …

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all but essential travel to Iraq. Travel within Iraq remains dangerous given the security situation. The Embassy in Baghdad and the Consulates General in Basrah and Erbil are open and operating. This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning dated August 10, 2014. U.S. citizens in Iraq remain …

The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high …