U.S. Embassy Warns: Leave Iraq Now

0:00It's April 2, I'm Cory with the story, and this is U.S. News Today, your AI-powered national briefing. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad just dropped a serious alert, telling all American citizens to get out of Iraq right now. They say Iran-backed terrorist militias could hit Central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours. These groups have already targeted U.S. folks and sites across Iraq, including the Kurdistan region. The embassy points out the Iraqi government hasn't stopped these attacks from happening on their soil. Plus, some militias might pretend to be Iraqi officials, even flashing fake government IDs to blend in. Bottom line, no travel to Iraq period. Anyone staying is rolling the dice, big time. This comes right after Tuesday's kidnapping of American journalist Shelley Kiddelsen in Baghdad. Officials tie a suspect to the Iran-linked Qatayab-Hazbalah militia. After eyeing U.S. citizens for grabs, along with businesses, embassies, hotels, airports,

1:00and energy spots, the State Department keeps Iraq at level 4, do not travel. The top warning for terror risks, kidnappings, and conflicts. Americans should head out overland to nearby countries since airspace is dicey. President Trump chimed in last night, saying U.S. Iran tensions might wrap up soon after one month of Operation Epic Fury. He claims massive winds, like wiping out Iran's navy and air force, hitting their tear support hard. Keep an eye on how this unfolds for U.S. safety abroad.