The State Department says Americans should not visit the country for any reason as terrorism, kidnapping concerns rise.

The US Embassy in Baghdad on Sunday (local time) issued a security alert for American citizens in Iraq due to increased potential for foreign terrorist organisation-inspired violence or attacks against US businesses and locations frequented by its citizens.

Iraq, Israel and Jordan, warns of missile attacks The U.S. State Department issued security alerts on Friday for several Middle Eastern countries, in some cases advising against travel and warning ...

"Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq for any reason," the travel warning stated on Wednesday, June 11.

Filipinos have been told to avoid unnecessary travel to Iraq due to "prevailing security situation in the region." “Due to recent developments in the region, Filipino nationals are advised to monitor ongoing news and contact Embassy Hotline (+964 740 810 5240) for emergencies,

Iraq’s security situation deteriorated again with ... but his home country’s travel warnings had the opposite effect, sparking his curiosity. “Iraq has been on my travel radar for years ...