Security warning for US citizens applies to the entire territory of Iraq.
“The US Embassy in Baghdad is aware of the increased potential for violence inspired by foreign terrorist organizations, or attacks on American enterprises and places often visited by US citizens. We urge all US citizens to avoid places often visited by foreigners, as well as any large meetings or crowds,” the report said.
Among the recommendations that American diplomats leave their compatriots are to be attentive to their environment, as well as be vigilant and pay attention to “everything that goes beyond the usual.”
In addition, the Americans in Iraq were recommended to prepare an action plan in emergency situations.
The US Embassy in Iraq said that the Americans should not go to Iraq for any reason.
A similar message for the Americans was published on June 15 and the Virtual Embassy of the United States in Iran.
“US citizens should not go to Iran for any reason and should immediately leave Iran if they are there. US citizens who cannot leave Iran should be ready to hide in place for a long time. US citizens in Iran are faced with serious, growing dangers due to growing regional tension,” it said.
American diplomats noted that US citizens can leave Iran by land (through Armenia, Azerbaijan or Turkey).
“The US government cannot guarantee your safety if you decide to leave using these options. You should leave only if you think this is safe,” the US Embassy emphasizes.
Context
Since June 13, a military conflict has been going on between Israel and Iran. Tiegran believes that the United States has been involved in the attacks of Israel.
June 13, the Israeli defense army Blows on Iran Within the framework Operations that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called “Lev people.” He emphasized that Iran has the opportunity to create nine nuclear bombs. “If the enemy is developing opportunities for your destruction – stop it,” he said. Israel, in particular, struck objects related to enrichment of uranium.
As a result of the impact on Iran, nuclear scientists died, including the President of the Islamic University of Azad, Mohammad Mehdi Techdi, and a group of high-ranking military. The IDF claims that he also struck the Iranian air defense systems.
The Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Israel’s attack a “big mistake”, accused the country of unleashing the war and threatened it with a “bitter life”. Iran made a massive missile attack on Israel.
On the night of June 15 Iran delivered a new missile blow to Israel. According to the latest information, 11 people were killed, hundreds of people were injured.
According to the media, the victims of the Iranian shelling of Israel became, in particular, five Ukrainians.
