US warns Americans to avoid travel to Iraq over terror and kidnapping threats

The United States Embassy in Baghdad has issued a fresh security warning, urging American citizens to avoid all travel to Iraq due to persistent risks of terrorism, kidnappings and armed conflict. The advisory, released on Wednesday, underscores Washington’s continued concern over the safety situation in the country more than two decades after the 2003 invasion. The embassy cited specific threats including active militant groups, sectarian violence and the risk of armed clashes between various factions operating across Iraqi territory. The warning represents the latest in a series of travel advisories the State Department has maintained for Iraq, reflecting the volatile security environment that continues to characterise much of the country despite efforts to rebuild institutions and establish stability following the military campaign against ISIS.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.