Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 07:04am on 12 Jun 2025,Thursday International
The U.S. State Department has ordered a partial evacuation of its embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil, Iraq, due to growing security threats across the region. Non-emergency government employees have been directed to leave as a precautionary measure. While no specific threat was mentioned, the department cited regional tensions and heightened security risks. The advisory also warned U.S. citizens against travel to Iraq. These developments follow a series of attacks on U.S. military facilities in Iraq and Syria amid ongoing regional unrest. Despite the drawdown, the U.S. embassy will continue to operate with essential staff to maintain diplomatic functions and services. (PC: NBC News & The Indian Express)
