US mission in Iraq tells nationals, personnel to shelter in place

The US embassy in Baghdad says it has told US nationals and mission to shelter in place, warning of threats posed by Iran-backed groups active in the country.

“The U.S. Mission in Iraq advises U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution, maintain a low profile, and shelter in place until further notice,” it said in a statement, adding that it had directed all staff to do the same.

The embassy warned that “Iran-aligned terrorist militias continue to pose a significant threat to public safety”.