Iraq
Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities, including attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia that have caused civilian casualties, creating a highly volatile regional security environment and a very high risk of sudden flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions across major transit hubs such as Dubai and Kuwait. Check your flight's departure status directly with your airline before heading to the airport, keep a low profile, maintain heightened vigilance, and monitor local news for sudden security shifts.
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Official safety information for U.S. citizens
Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks, and the U.S. government's limited ability to provide emergency services. Attacks using improvised explosive devices, indirect fire, and unmanned aerial vehicles occur in many areas, including major cities.
- Do not travel to Iraq for any reason.
- Only eligible family members age 21 or older who are employed by the U.S. government may join U.S. government employees in Iraq.
- Emergency and intensive care facilities are limited, and aviation restrictions may affect flights in the region.
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