U.S. Consulate General Erbil

کەعبی مێژوویەکی درێژی هەیە لە بەئامانجگرتنی سەربازەکانی #ئەمریکا و دامەزراوە دیپلۆماسییەکانی ئەمریکا لە #عێراق. یارمەتیمان بدە بۆ کۆتایی هێنان بە هێرشە تیرۆریستییەکانی.

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq – May 5, 2026
Location: Iraq

Iraqi airspace has reopened and limited commercial flights are operating. Those considering air travel in Iraq should be aware of the ongoing potential risk of missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace. The U.S. Embassy in Iraq reminds U.S. citizens of the Level 4: Do Not Travel warning for Iraq. U.S. citizens are advised: “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there.”

Iraqi terrorist militias aligned with Iran continue to plot additional attacks against U.S. citizens and targets associated with the United States throughout Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). Some elements associated with the Iraqi government continue to actively provide political, financial, and operational cover for these terrorist militias.

U.S. Mission Iraq remains open while on ordered departure to assist U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not attempt to come to the Embassy in Baghdad or the Consulate General in Erbil in light of significant security risks. If you are a U.S. citizen and need assistance, contact U.S. Embassy Baghdad at [email protected], or Consulate General Erbil at [email protected].

Iraqi airport information:
• Baghdad International Airport: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/bgw
• Erbil International Airport: https://www.eia.krd/english/flight-information
• Basrah International Airport: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/bsr
• Jalal Talabani International Airport (Sulaymaniyah): https://www.sulairport.krd/

Commercial flights are operating out of neighboring countries, including Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye. Overland routes to those countries remain open, and local ground transportation options are functioning. Local entry and exit requirements apply. U.S. citizens wishing to travel via land crossings should check security alerts and travel advisories for those countries at official U.S. Embassy websites.


Consular Operations
Routine consular services in Iraq remain suspended, including all visa services. Americans should contact [email protected] or [email protected] in case of emergency.

Actions to Take
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
• Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
• Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. If your passport has less than 6-months validity, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
• Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
• In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance.
• Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
• Pay close attention to communications from local officials.
• Follow the “U.S. Department of State – Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download.
• Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.

Assistance
• Local emergency number for Iraq: 911
• U.S. Embassy Baghdad: [email protected].
• Consulate General Erbil: [email protected].
• U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs Call Center: call +1-202-501-4444 from abroad or +1-888-407-4747 when calling from the U.S. and Canada.
• Follow the Department of State guidelines to protect yourself from scams.
• Be careful of anyone asking for money. If you are a victim of a scam, learn how the FBI can help.

كوردى - عربي - English
نێردەی دیپلۆماسیی ویلایەتە یەکگرتووەکانی ئەمریکا لە عێراق هیوای باشترین بۆ سەرۆک وەزیرانی ڕاسپێردراو، عەلی زەیدی، دەخوازێت، لە میانەی کارکردنیدا بۆ پێکهێنانی حکومەتێک کە توانای بەدیهێنانی خواستەکانی سەرجەم هاووڵاتیانی عێراقی هەبێت بۆ داهاتوویەکی گەشتر و ئارامتر. پاڵپشتی لە خەڵکی عێراق دەکەین لە ئاواتخواستنیان بۆ ئامانجە هاوبەشەکانی پاراستنی سەروەریی عێراق و چەسپاندنی ئاسایشێک کە خاڵی بێت لە تیرۆر و هەروەها بونیادنانی داهاتوویەکی خۆشگوزەران کە ببێتە مایەی سوودی بەرجەستە بۆ هاووڵاتیانی ئەمریکی و عێراقی.
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تُعرب بعثة الولايات المتحدة في العراق عن أطيب تمنياتها إلى رئيس الوزراء المكلّف علي الزيدي، في مساعيه لتشكيل حكومة قادرة على تحقيق تطلعات جميع العراقيين لدعم مستقبل أكثر إشراقاً وسلاماً.
ونُعلن تضامننا مع الشعب العراقي الساعي إلى تحقيق الأهداف المشتركة المتمثلة في صون سيادة العراق، وتعزيز الأمن لدحر الإرهاب، وبناء مستقبل مزدهر يحقق فوائد ملموسة للأمريكيين والعراقيين.
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Text: U.S. Mission Iraq extends its best wishes to Prime Minister-Designate Ali al-Zaidi as he works to form a government capable of fulfilling the hopes of all Iraqis for a brighter and more peaceful future. We stand in solidarity with the Iraqi people aspiring to the shared objectives of safeguarding Iraq’s sovereignty, promoting security free from terrorism, and building a prosperous future that delivers tangible benefits for Americans and Iraqis.

كوردى - عربي - ِEnglish
تیرۆریستانی بزوتنەوەی ئەنسارووڵای ئەوفیا (HAAA) لە سەرتاسەری عێراق و ناوچەکەدا هێرشیان ئەنجامداوە و لە ناویشیاندا بۆسەکەی ٨ی نیسان بۆ سەر دیپلۆماتکارانی ئەمریکا لە نزیک فڕۆکەخانەی نێودەوڵەتیی بەغدا. تیرۆریستانی بزوتنەوەی ئەنساروڵای ئەوفیا بەردەوامن لە پێشێلکردنی سەروەریی عێراق و لە هەمان کاتیشدا هەڕەشن لەسەر سەلامەتی و ئاسایشی هاوڵاتیانی مەدەنیی عێراقی و ئەمریکیش. چاوپۆشی لە هێرشکردنە سەر بەرژەوەندییەکانی ئەمریکا ناکەین و چاوەڕوانین هەموو ڕێوشوێنێک بگیرێتەبەر بۆ هەڵوەشاندنەوەی گرووپە میلیشیا تیرۆریستییەکانی سەر بە ئێران لە عێراق.
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لقد شنّ إرهابيو حركة أنصار الله الأوفياء (HAAA) هجمات في أنحاء العراق والمنطقة، بما في ذلك كمين 8 أبريل/ نيسان الذي استهدف دبلوماسيين أمريكيين قرب مطار بغداد الدولي. لا يزال إرهابيو حركة انصار الله الاوفياء يقوّضون سيادة العراق، كما يهددون سلامة وأمن المدنيين العراقيين والأمريكيين على حدّ سواءٍ. لن نتسامح مع الهجمات على المصالح الأمريكية، ونتوقع اتخاذ جميع الإجراءات لتفكيك الميليشيات الإرهابية المتحالفة مع إيران في العراق.
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Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya (HAAA) terrorists have launched attacks across Iraq and the region, including the April 8 ambush of U.S. diplomats near the Baghdad International Airport. HAAA terrorists continue to undermine Iraqi sovereignty while threatening the safety and security of both Iraqi and U.S. civilians. We will not tolerate attacks on U.S. interests and expect all measures will be taken to dismantle Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups in Iraq.

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq – April 20, 2026

Location: Iraq


Iraqi terrorist militias aligned with Iran continue to plot additional attacks against U.S. citizens and targets associated with the United States throughout Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). Some elements associated with the Iraqi government continue to actively provide political, financial, and operational cover for these terrorist militias.

Iraqi airspace has reopened and limited commercial flights have resumed. U.S. citizens considering air travel in Iraq should be aware of the ongoing risk of missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace.

U.S. Mission Iraq remains open while on ordered departure to assist U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not attempt to come to the Embassy in Baghdad or the Consulate General in Erbil in light of significant security risks. If you are a U.S. citizen and need assistance, contact U.S. Embassy Baghdad at [email protected], or Consulate General Erbil at [email protected].

The U.S. Embassy in Iraq reminds U.S. citizens of the Level 4: Do Not Travel warning for Iraq. U.S. citizens are advised: “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there.”

Options to Depart

Overland routes to Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye remain open. Local ground transportation options are functioning. Local entry and exit requirements apply. Travelers should expect long delays. Prices for flights around the region may be much higher than normal, as well as overbooked, delayed, or cancelled on short notice. The following information is intended to inform your decision making and is subject to change.

Jordan

Royal Jordanian has resumed flights from Baghdad International Airport to Queen Alia International Airport. Information on flights out of Amman can be found here: https://www.qaiairport.com/en/arrivals-departures/
Visas on arrival are available at the land border crossing with Iraq at Trebil. U.S. citizens may also apply for a visa using the eVisa Application through the Ministry of Interior to speed up the process at the border.


Kuwait

Commercial flights are not operating out of Kuwait due to the continuing threat of missile and drone attacks. Roadways to Saudi Arabia are open. The border may close and reopen on short notice.
Before traveling to the border, contact [email protected] with the following information:
Name, date of birth, passport information (number and dates of issue/expiration), name of the intended border crossing, and the anticipated date of crossing.
Obtaining an eVisa in advance of arrival is recommended to ensure a smooth arrival. Travelers can apply for the visa online at https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/. Information for U.S. citizens exiting Kuwait and entering Saudi Arabia can be found on U.S. Embassy Kuwait’s Alerts for U.S. Citizens page.


Saudi Arabia

Commercial flights are operating out of Saudi Arabia.
American citizens are strongly encouraged to apply for a Saudi eVisa at least 48 hours before traveling to avoid delays at the border. Only use the official website. Third party sites have been reported to charge higher prices, and some have failed to provide a visa after payment.
To apply for an eVisa, you will need your passport, a recent passport-style photograph, a completed online application form, and a valid email address. The cost is approximately $105 USD and processing time is generally less than two business days.
Visas on arrival may be available, but it is advisable to apply online before travel. Transit visas cost approximately $10.50 but are only valid for up to 96 hours. U.S. citizens report being able to purchase transit visas in person at the land borders. U.S. citizens whose passports are valid for less than 6 months are not eligible for an eVisa, but may still be eligible for visa on arrival.
U.S. citizens with expired passports should contact [email protected] before traveling to the border.
Per the U.S. Embassy’s Saudi Arabia Travel Advisory, and due to the ongoing security situation and intermittent travel disruptions, we advise reconsidering participation in Hajj this year.


Türkiye

Commercial flights are available out of Türkiye.
U.S. citizens can enter Türkiye visa free for up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 60 days. If your passport is valid for less than 150 days, you may be charged a visa fee.
Read the Turkey Travel Advisory and be aware the area of Türkiye near the Iran and Iraq borders is designated Level 4: Do Not Travel.
On March 9, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Consulate Adana due to safety risks. Americans in southeast Türkiye are strongly encouraged to depart now.
U.S. citizens and family members who present an expired or soon-to-expire passport may be allowed to pay a $200-$250 per person visa fee and receive a 5-day short-term transit visa or a 4-day short-term humanitarian document, provided they have no other ban to entry to Türkiye and have not been previously removed from/denied entry to Türkiye. These travelers should provide the following information at least one business day in advance to [email protected]:
Full name, date of birth, passport information (number and dates of issue/expiration), photograph of the passport biodata page, name of the intended border crossing, and the anticipated date of crossing. If the traveler(s) cannot afford a visa fee, the U.S. embassy can request a waiver of the fee; however, this is solely at the discretion of the immigration authorities at the border crossing.
Please also include if you have ever been deported from Türkiye, been subject to a Turkish entry or exit ban, or had Turkish residency denied or removed.


Consular Operations

All routine consular services in Iraq remain suspended, including all visa services. Americans should contact [email protected] or [email protected] in case of emergency.

Actions to Take

Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. If your passport has less than 6-months validity, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance.
Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
Pay close attention to communications from local officials.
Follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download.
Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.


Assistance

Local emergency number for Iraq: 911
U.S. Embassy Baghdad: [email protected].
Consulate General Erbil: [email protected].
U.S. Department of State Consular Affairs Call Center: call +1-202-501-4444 from abroad or +1-888-407-4747 when calling from the U.S. and Canada.
Follow the Department of State guidelines to protect yourself from scams.
Be careful of anyone asking for money. If you are a victim of a scam, learn how the FBI can help.

كوردى - عربي - English
پاداشت بە بڕی تا ١٠ ملیۆن دۆلار لە بەرامبەر زانیاری لەسەر ئەحمەد حەمیداوی، سەرکردەی کەتائیبی حیزبوڵا ئەحمەد حەمیداوی سەرکردەی کەتائیبی حیزبوڵایە، کە گرووپێکی تیرۆریستیی سەر بە ئێرانە لە عێراق و بەرپرسیارە لە هێرشکردنە سەر دامەزراوە دیپلۆماسییەکانی ئەمریکا و ڕفاندنی هاووڵاتیانی ئەمریکی و کوشتنی هاووڵاتیانی مەدەنی بێتاوانی عێراقی. ئەگەر زانیاریت لەسەر ئەحمەد حەمیداوی هەیە، لە ڕێگەی هێڵی پێدانی زانیاریی پارێزراومان لە وێبگەڕی تۆر (Tor)، یان بە نامە لە ڕێگەی بەرنامەی سیگناڵ (Signal)ەوە بۆمان بنێرە. دەکرێت زانیارییەکانت بتکەنە شایستەی گواستنەوەی شوێنی نیشتەجێبوونت و وەرگرتنی پاداشت.
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‎تم قتل مدنيين أبرياء و اختطاف مواطنين أمريكيين و شن هجمات علي المنشآت. وبناءً على ذلك، نعرض مكافأة تصل إلى عشَرة ملايين دولار مقابل معلومات عن أحمد الحميداوي. ساعدونا على إيقاف العنف، ساعدونا على إيقاف الحميداوي. يرجي مشاركة معلوماتك معنا.
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Innocent civilians killed. U.S. citizens kidnapped. Facilities attacked. Up to $10 Million for info on Ahmad al-Hamidawi. Help us stop the violence. Help us stop al-Hamidawi. Send us your tip.

كوردى - عربي - English
پیرۆزبایی لە قەداسەتی ئیمیل نۆنا دەکەین بە بۆنەی هەڵبژاردنی وەک پاتریارکی کڵێسای کلدانی لە #عێراق و سەرتاسەری جیهان. نێردەی دیپلۆماسیی ویلایەتە یەکگرتووەکانی ئەمریکا لە عێراق، هیوای دانایی و خۆڕاگری بۆ پاتریارک نۆنا دەخوازێت لە ئەرکە نوێیەکەیدا. هیچ دۆستێک گەورەتر لە ویلایەتە یەکگرتووەکانی #ئەمریکا بۆ ئازادیی ئایینی نییە و بەردەوام دەبین لە ڕابەرایەتیکردن بە هێزەوە بۆ پاراستنی ئازادیی ئایینی لە عێراق.
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نتقدم بخالص التهاني إلى صاحب الغبطة إميل نونا، بمناسبة انتخابه بطريركاً للكنيسة الكلدانية في #العراق والعالم. وتتمنى بعثة الولايات المتحدة في العراق للبطريرك نونا كل الحكمة والثبات في منصبه الجديد. وليس هناك صديق للحريات الدينية أعظم من ، وسنواصل دورنا الريادي بكل قوة في حماية الحرية الدينية في العراق.
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Congratulations to His Beatitude Emil Nona on his election as Patriarch of the Chaldean Church in and worldwide. U.S. Mission Iraq wishes Patriarch Nona wisdom and fortitude in his new role. There is no greater friend to religious freedom than the , and we will continue to lead with strength to protect religious liberty in Iraq.

كوردى - عربي - English
کۆبوونەوەی جێگری وەزیر کریستۆفەر لاندۆ لەگەڵ باڵیۆزی عێراق، نزار خەیروڵڵا.
ئەم لێدوانەی خوارەوە لە لایەن وتەبێژ، تۆمی پیگۆت-ەوە ڕاگەیەندراوە:

ئەمڕۆ جێگری وەزیری دەرەوەی ئەمریکا، کریستۆفەر لاندۆ، بانگھێشتی باڵیۆزی عێراق، نزار خەیروڵڵای کرد بۆ دەربڕینی سەرکۆنەکردنی توندی حکومەتی ویلایەتە یەکگرتووەکانی #ئەمریکا بەرامبەر بەو هێرشە تیرۆریستییە قێزەونانەی کە لەلایەن گرووپە میلیشیاکانی سەر بە ئێرانەوە لە ناو خاکی عێراقەوە کراونەتە سەر کارمەندان و دامەزراوە دیپلۆماسییەکانی ئەمریکا، لە نێویاندا بۆسەکەی ڕۆژی ٨ی نیسان بۆ سەر دیپلۆماتکارانی ئەمریکا لە #بەغدا. ئەم هێرشانە بەدوای سەدان هێرشی دیکەدا دێن لە چەند هەفتەی ڕابردوودا کە کراونەتە سەر هاووڵاتییانی ئەمریکی، دامەزراوە دیپلۆماسییەکان و بەرژەوەندییە بازرگانییەکان، و هەروەها کراونەتە سەر وڵاتانی دراوسێی عێراق و دامەزراوە و هاووڵاتیانی مەدەنیی عێراق، لە نێویاندا لە هەرێمی کوردستانی عێراقیش. وێڕای دەربڕینی پێزانین بۆ هەوڵەکانی هێزە ئەمنییەکانی #عێراق لە وەڵامدانەوەی ئەو هێرشە تیرۆریستییانە، جێگری وەزیر جەختی لەوە کردەوە کە شکستهێنانی حکومەتی عێراق لە ڕێگریکردن لەم هێرشانە و بەردەوامبوونی هەندێک لایەنی پەیوەست بە حکومەتی عێراقەوە لە دابینکردنی داڵدەدانی سیاسی، دارایی و ئۆپەراسیۆنی بۆ ئەم میلیشیایانە، کاریگەریی نەرێنی دەخاتە سەر پەیوەندییەکانی نێوان ئەمریکا و عێراق. جێگری وەزیر دووپاتی کردەوە کە ویلایەتە یەکگرتووەکانی ئەمریکا بە هیچ شێوەیەک چاوپۆشی لەو هێرشانە ناکات کە دەکرێنە سەر بەرژەوەندییەکانی، وە چاوەڕێ دەکات حکومەتی عێراق دەستبەجێ گشت ڕێکارەکان بگرێتەبەر بۆ هەڵوەشاندنەوەی ئەو گرووپە میلیشیایانەی کە سەر بە ئێرانن لە عێراقدا.
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ملخص اجتماع نائب وزير الخارجية لاندو مع السفير العراقي الخير الله
يُنسب ما يلي إلى النائب الأول للمتحدث بإسم وزارة الخارجية تومي بيغوت:
٩ نيسان، ٢٠٢٦

استدعى نائب وزير الخارجية الأمريكي، كريستوفر لاندو، اليوم السفير العراقي، نزار الخير الله، للتعبير عن ادانة حكومة الولايات المتحدة الشديدة للهجمات الإرهابية الخطيرة التي نفذتها موالية لإيران انطلقت من الأراضي العراقية واستهدفت الموظفين والمنشآت الدبلوماسية الأمريكية، بما في ذلك الكمين الذي استهدف دبلوماسيين أمريكيين في #بغداد بتاريخ ٨ نيسان. وتأتي هذه الهجمات في أعقاب مئات الهجمات الاخرى التي شهدتها الأسابيع الأخيرة، والتي استهدفت مواطنين أمريكيين ومنشآت دبلوماسية ومصالح تجارية، فضلًا عن استهداف جيران العراق ومؤسساته ومواطنيه، بما في ذلك في إقليم #كوردستان العراق. ومع الإقرار بالجهود التي تبذلها القوات الامنية العراقية في التصدي لهذه الهجمات الإرهابية، شدد نائب الوزير على أن إخفاق الحكومة العراقية في منع وقوع هذه الهجمات، في وقت تواصل فيه بعض الجهات المرتبطة بالحكومة العراقية توفير غطاء سياسي ومالي وعملياتي فاعل للميليشيات، وذلك بدوره يؤثر سلبًا على العلاقات بين والعراق. وقد اكد نائب الوزير أن الولايات المتحدة لن تتسامح مع أي هجمات تستهدف مصالحها، وتتوقع من الحكومة العراقية اتخاذ كافة الإجراءات اللازمة فورا" لتفكيك الجماعات الميليشياوية الموالية لإيران في العراق.
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Deputy Secretary Landau’s Meeting with Iraqi Ambassador Khirullah
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau today summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Khirullah to express the U.S. government’s strong condemnation of the egregious terrorist attacks by Iran-aligned militia groups launched from Iraqi territory against U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities, including the April 8 ambush of U.S. diplomats in . These attacks come after hundreds in recent weeks against U.S. citizens, diplomatic facilities, and commercial interests, as well as Iraqi’s neighbors and Iraqi institutions and civilians, including in the . While acknowledging the efforts of Iraqi Security Forces to respond to these terrorist attacks, the Deputy Secretary emphasized the Iraqi government’s failure to prevent these attacks while some elements associated with the Iraqi government continue to actively provide political, financial, and operational cover for the militias adversely impacts the U.S.-Iraq relationship. The Deputy Secretary stressed the will not tolerate attacks on U.S. interests and expects the Iraqi government to immediately take all measures to dismantle the Iran-aligned militia groups in Iraq.


U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy Baghdad

كوردى - عربي - English
یارمەتیمان بدە لە ڕاگرتنی هێرشە تیرۆریستییەکان بۆ سەر باڵیۆزخانەی ئەمریکا لە بەغدا و شوێنەکانی تر. ئەگەر زانیاریت لەسەر گرووپە میلیشیا تیرۆریستییەکانی سەر بە ئێران یان کەسانی تری بەرپرسیار لەم هێرشانە هەیە، هەر ئەمڕۆ زانیارییەکانتمان بۆمان بنێرە.
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ساعدونا على وقف الهجمات الإرهابية ضد سفارة الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية في بغداد أو أي مكان أخر. إذا كان لديكم أي معلومات عن الميليشيات الإرهابية المتحالفة مع إيران أو عن الأفراد المسؤولين عن هذه الهجمات، أرسلوها إلينا اليوم.
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Help us stop terrorist attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and elsewhere. If you have information on Iranian-aligned terrorist militia groups or others responsible for these attacks, send us your tips today.

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Baghdad, Iraq – April 8, 2026
Location: Iraq
Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran conducted multiple drone attacks in the vicinity of the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center and Baghdad International Airport on April 8. They may intend to conduct additional terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and targets associated with the United States throughout Iraq, including in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region (IKR). Although Iraqi authorities have announced plans to reopen airspace and resume commercial flights, U.S. citizens should not travel within Iraq by air in light of the ongoing risk of missiles, drones, and rockets in Iraqi airspace. U.S. citizens in Iraq should leave now via overland routes.
Iran-aligned terrorist militia groups may intend to target U.S. citizens, diplomatic facilities, businesses, universities, energy infrastructure, hotels, airports, and other locations perceived to be associated with the United States, as well as Iraqi institutions and civilian targets. Terrorist militias have targeted Americans for kidnapping.
U.S. Mission Iraq remains open while on ordered departure to assist U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not attempt to come to the Embassy in Baghdad or the Consulate General in Erbil in light of significant security risks. If you are a U.S. citizen and need assistance, contact U.S. Embassy Baghdad at [email protected], or Consulate General Erbil at [email protected].
The U.S. Embassy in Iraq reminds U.S. citizens of the Level 4: Do Not Travel warning for Iraq. U.S. citizens are advised: “Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. Leave now if you are there.” U.S. citizens choosing to remain in Iraq are doing so at significant risk.
Options to Depart
Overland routes to Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye remain open. Travelers should expect long delays. Local ground transportation options are functioning. Americans should depart now via one of these overland routes. Airspace in neighboring countries may also be closed, and local entry and exit requirements apply. Prices for flights around the region may be much higher than normal, as well as overbooked, delayed, or cancelled on short notice. The following information is intended to inform your decision making and is subject to change.
Jordan
• Commercial flights are operating out of Queen Alia International Airport, but flight disruptions may occur. Information on flights out of Amman can be found here: https://www.qaiairport.com/en/arrivals-departures/
• Royal Jordanian (RJ) Airlines announced a new direct ground transport service for Iraqi passengers from Baghdad to Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, starting March 30. An Iraqi travel company will provide buses for passengers to enter Jordan by land without a visa and be treated as transit travelers. RJ will provide further details directly to ticketed passengers. For additional information on booking flights with Royal Jordanian, email [email protected].
• Visas on arrival are available at the land border crossing with Iraq at Trebil. U.S. citizens should be mindful that on April 3 a drone crashed at the border crossing. U.S. citizens may also apply for a visa using the eVisa Application through the Ministry of Interior to speed up the process at the border. Jordan has been allowing U.S. citizens to cross the border from Iraq with expired passports, waiving fees for some.
Kuwait
• Commercial flights are not operating out of Kuwait due to the continuing threat of missile and drone attacks. Roadways to Saudi Arabia are open. The border may close and reopen on short notice.
• Before traveling to the border, contact [email protected] with the following information:
• Name, date of birth, passport information (number and dates of issue/expiration), name of the intended border crossing, and the anticipated date of crossing.
• Obtaining an eVisa in advance of arrival is recommended to ensure a smooth arrival. Travelers can apply for the visa online at https://kuwaitvisa.moi.gov.kw/. Information for U.S. citizens exiting Kuwait and entering Saudi Arabia can be found on U.S. Embassy Kuwait’s Alerts for U.S. Citizens page.
Saudi Arabia
• Commercial flights are operating out of Saudi Arabia.
• American citizens are strongly encouraged to apply for a Saudi eVisa at least 48 hours before traveling to avoid delays at the border. Only use the official website. Third party sites have been reported to charge higher process, and some have failed to provide a visa after payment.
• To apply for an eVisa, you will need your passport, a recent passport-style photograph, a completed online application form, and a valid email address. The cost is approximately $105 USD and processing time is generally less than two business days.
• Visas on arrival may be available, but it is advisable to apply online before travel. Transit visas cost approximately $10.50 but are only valid for up to 96 hours. U.S. citizens report being able to purchase transit visas in person at the land borders. U.S. citizens whose passports are valid for less than 6 months are not eligible for an eVisa, but may still be eligible for visa on arrival.
• U.S. citizens with expired passports should contact [email protected] before traveling to the border.
Türkiye
• Commercial flights are available out of Türkiye.
• U.S. citizens can enter Türkiye visa free for up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 60 days. If your passport is valid for less than 150 days, you may be charged a visa fee.
• Read the Turkey Travel Advisory and be aware the area of Türkiye near the Iran and Iraq borders is designated Level 4: Do Not Travel.
• On March 9, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Consulate General Adana due to safety risks. Americans in southeast Türkiye are strongly encouraged to depart now.
• U.S. citizens and family members who present an expired or soon-to-expire passport may be allowed to pay a $200-$250 per person visa fee and receive a 5-day short-term transit visa or a 4-day short-term humanitarian document, provided they have no other ban to entry to Türkiye and have not been previously removed from/denied entry to Türkiye. These travelers should provide the following information at least one business day in advance to [email protected]:
• Full name, date of birth, passport information (number and dates of issue/expiration), photograph of the passport biodata page, name of the intended border crossing, and the anticipated date of crossing. If the traveler(s) cannot afford a visa fee, the U.S. embassy can request a waiver of the fee; however, this is solely at the discretion of the immigration authorities at the border crossing.
• Please also include if you have ever been deported from Türkiye, been subject to a Turkish entry or exit ban, or had Turkish residency denied or removed.
Consular Operations
All routine consular services in Iraq remain suspended, including all visa services. Americans should contact [email protected] or [email protected] in case of emergency.
Actions to Take
• Leave Iraq now and avoid air travel in Iraq.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
• Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
• Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. If your passport has less than 6-months validity, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
• Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
• In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance.
• Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
• Pay close attention to communications from local officials.
• Follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download.
• Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.
Assistance
• Local emergency number for Iraq: 911
• U.S. Embassy Baghdad: [email protected].
• Consulate General Erbil: [email protected].
• U.S. Department of State 24/7 Task Force: call +1-202-501-4444 from abroad or +1-888-407-4747 when calling from the U.S. and Canada.
• Follow the Department of State guidelines to protect yourself from scams.
• Be careful of anyone asking for money. If you are a victim of a scam, learn how the FBI can help. https://www.fbi.gov/.../scams-and.../common-frauds-and-scams.