Baghdad: The United States has instructed its citizens in Iraq to evacuate immediately after an attack on the U.S. embassy in Baghdad and has also ordered non-emergency government employees to leave Oman due to security concerns. The situation arises as the Middle East conflict enters its third week.
According to Thai News Agency, the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad elevated its travel advisory to level 4, urging American citizens to exit Iraq using land routes through Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. The embassy's call to evacuate follows a missile attack on its helipad in the Green Zone, resulting in visible smoke and fire. Though significant damage was reported to the embassy's air defense and satellite systems, there were no casualties. A pro-Iranian militant group in Iraq claimed responsibility, citing retaliation for earlier U.S. airstrikes in Baghdad's Karrada district.
In Oman, the U.S. State Department has mandated the departure of non-emergency personnel and their families due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which has escalated since February 28, 2026. This decision reflects the broader security risks perceived by the United States in the region as tensions continue to rise.