Iraq and Kurdistan Region Service - The US Embassy in Baghdad and the US Consulate in Erbil issued a security alert, urging American citizens to plan their departure from Iraq and the region, given the escalation of tensions in the Middle East, and to prepare themselves for flight disruptions and possible travel restrictions.
World Service - The opening of the largest American consulate in Erbil was supposed to be a lasting message of Washington's presence, but now this complex is under the threat of regional attacks more than ever.