The US Embassy in Baghdad has urged American citizens to leave Iraq immediately following a rocket attack targeting the embassy compound overnight.
In an updated security alert issued Saturday, the US Embassy in Baghdad warned that US nationals in the country face significant security risks.
The embassy said Americans who choose to remain in Iraq should reconsider their decision given the threat posed by armed groups aligned with Iran.
Officials advised US citizens to monitor official security updates and take necessary precautions as tensions in the region continue to escalate.
Follow the latest news on Google News
