U.S. Warns Americans to Evacuate Iraq Amid Escalating Tensions with Iran
As tensions between the U.S. and Iran reach new heights, the State Department issues a stark warning for American citizens to leave Iraq immediately, signaling the potential for a broader regional conflict.
The U.S. government has issued a stern warning to American citizens, urging them to immediately evacuate Iraq amid the rapidly escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. The State Department's directive comes just days after the U.S. embassy in Baghdad was targeted in a rocket attack, which Washington has blamed on Iran-backed militias operating in the region.
The ominous announcement is a clear sign that the simmering conflict between the two adversaries is spilling over the borders of Iraq, raising the specter of a broader regional war. Analysts warn that the potential for miscalculation or a direct military confrontation between the U.S. and Iran is now higher than it has been in years.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}} The U.S. embassy in Baghdad, which has been the target of multiple attacks in recent months, was the site of a rocket strike on Saturday that caused minor damage but no casualties. The Trump administration has been quick to point the finger at Iran, accusing it of orchestrating the assault through its network of Shiite militias operating in Iraq.
In response, the State Department has now ordered all non-essential U.S. government personnel to evacuate Iraq, citing the
Source: The New York Times
