U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in 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 for Friday, August 5. Even peaceful demonstrations can turn confrontational and escalate into violence.

Public consular services at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad remain suspended as a result of an attack on the Embassy compound on December 31, 2019.  U.S. Consulate General Erbil remains open for routine American Citizens Services.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid the area of the demonstrations.
• Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests.
• Keep a low profile.
• Monitor local media for updates.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq

+964-760-030-3000

BaghdadACS@state.gov

https://iq.usembassy.gov/

• U.S. Consulate General Erbil, Iraq

+964-66-211-4000

ErbilACS@state.gov

https://iq.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/erbil/citizen-services/

• State Department – Consular Affairs +1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444
• Iraq Country Information
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