There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there. Advisory Summary On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government emplo...
Read full advisory on travel.state.gov →New information that FCDO has taken the precautionary measure to temporarily withdraw some of our staff from Iraq. Our embassy continues to operate. (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Read full advice on gov.uk →Last updated: March 14, 2026 at 05:19 UTC