U.S. Warns Americans: Leave Iraq Now
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U.S. Government Issues Urgent Alert: Leave Iraq Now Due to Credible Threats from Iran-Backed Militias
The U.S. government has issued a serious alert, advising all American citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to credible threats from Iran-backed militias planning attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24-48 hours. These groups have a history of targeting U.S. spots, including embassies and civilian areas. The alert comes after freelance journalist Shelly Renee Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad earlier this week, with U.S. officials pointing to Kataib Hezbollah as the culprits. Potential hot spots include hotels, airports, universities, energy sites, and Iraqi government buildings. The U.S. State Department has warned citizens and is teaming up with the FBI, while the embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil remain open but slimmed down. Travel is challenging with Iraqs airspace shut and no commercial flights, but overland routes to Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, or Turkey are options despite long waits. Officials stress the Level Four do-not-travel warning and advise citizens to leave while they can due to the high risks of staying.
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