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Shafaq News- Baghdad
The United States Embassy in Baghdad on Tuesday warned
that “Iraqi terrorist militias aligned with Iran” continue to plan attacks
targeting US citizens and American-linked interests across Iraq, including the
Kurdistan Region.
Some actors linked to Iraqi state institutions provide
political, financial, and operational support to these groups, the embassy
indicated, cautioning that threats from missiles, drones, and rockets persist
despite the reopening of airspace and the partial resumption of commercial
flights.
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq – May 5, 2026Location: Iraq Iraqi airspace has reopened and limited commercial flights are operating. Those considering air travel in Iraq should be aware of the ongoing potential risk of missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi…
— U.S. Embassy Baghdad (@USEmbBaghdad) May 5, 2026
The mission reaffirmed its Level 4 “Do Not Travel”
advisory, urging US citizens to avoid Iraq and calling on those already in the
country to leave immediately.
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