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.

US Embassy warns Americans in Iraq of increased militia threats, urges avoiding public spaces and all travel to Iraq amid security concerns.

Iraq is deploying Pantsir air defense systems to protect vital sites while also lowering its general military alert level, in a strategic recalibration of its security posture.

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While the embassy confirms there is no specific threat at this time, the advisory highlights a general increase in the risk of violence targeting U.S. interests, including businesses and locations frequented by foreigners.