US Calls for Americans to Leave Iraq ‘Now’ as Attacks Mount

Smoke rises from the US Embassy building in Baghdad on March 14.

Photographer: Ali Jabar/AP Photo

The US Embassy in Baghdad told Americans on Saturday to leave Iraq immediately following a series of attacks targeting US nationals.

“US citizens should leave Iraq now,” the Embassy said in a social media statement. “US citizens choosing to remain in Iraq are strongly encouraged to reconsider in light of the significant threat posed by Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups.”