Denmark Closes Embassy in Iraq

The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared on Tuesday that the country would shut down its embassy in Iraq by May 31st, as reported by Reuters.

Denmark officially opened its diplomatic mission in Baghdad in 2020 to support Danish military leadership and contribute to the NATO mission in Iraq.

Since then, Copenhagen has withdrawn the majority of its soldiers from Iraq.

Denmark has been a member of the international coalition against ISIS since July 2014, maintaining 300 troops and military advisors in Iraq and Syria.

The decision to close Denmark's embassy in Iraq reflects a strategic shift in Danish foreign policy and military engagement in the region.

Denmark's involvement in the NATO mission in Iraq underscores its commitment to global security efforts and its role as a key ally within the international coalition against ISIS.

The closure of the embassy may indicate a reassessment of Denmark's diplomatic priorities and resource allocation in the Middle East, amid evolving security challenges and geopolitical dynamics.