The US Embassy in Baghdad on Sunday (local time) issued a security alert for American citizens in Iraq due to increased potential for foreign terrorist organisation-inspired violence or attacks against US businesses and locations frequented by its citizens.

Middle Eastcategory· June 13, 2025 US issues security alerts for Iran, Iraq, Israel and Jordan, warns of missile attacks The U.S. State Department issued security alerts on Friday for several ...

The U.S. State Department issued a security alert warning of potential missiles, drones, or rockets over Iraq, following regional tensions triggered by Israeli attacks on Iran. In response, Iraq has suspended all air traffic and closed its airspace.

The US State and Defense departments on Wednesday made efforts to arrange the departure of non-essential personnel from locations around the Middle East, according to US officials and sources familiar with the efforts.

Filipinos have been told to avoid unnecessary travel to Iraq due to "prevailing security situation in the region." “Due to recent developments in the region, Filipino nationals are advised to monitor ongoing news and contact Embassy Hotline (+964 740 810 5240) for emergencies,