US orders partial evacuation of Iraq Embassy, security risk cited but not specified

US missions in Baghdad and Erbil started evacuating most of their diplomats in response to unspecified security threats Wednesday, reports claimed. “President Trump is committed to keeping Americans safe, both at home and abroad.

In keeping with that commitment, we are constantly assessing the appropriate personnel posture at all our embassies. Based on our latest analysis, we decided to reduce the footprint of our mission in Iraq,” the State Department said in an emailed statement.Defense secretary Pete Hegseth authorized the voluntary departure of US military dependents across the Middle East, Politico reported. The sudden move came after Iran's defense minister threatened to strike American based in the region if negotiations over Iran's nuclear program fail.