US ends ‘ordered departure’ of personnel from Erbil, Baghdad

On June 11, two days before the Israel-Iran war began, the US Department of State told The New Region that they had decided to reduce their mission in Iraq in line with Washington’s commitment to keep its personnel safe.

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US diplomat in Baghdad reaffirms Washington’s ‘commitment’ to Iraq’s stability, security

Deputy Chief of Staff at the US Embassy in Baghdad Elizabeth Kennedy Trudeau said that “Washington is making strenuous efforts to halt military operations and escalation in the region, and is working to push all parties toward calm and prioritizing diplomatic solutions."

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US says reducing mission in Iraq

The US State Department told The New Region that it had opted to reduce its mission in Iraq in the interest of the safety of its personnel based on its latest analysis of the regional situation, coming amid recent Iranian threats against US interests in the Middle East.

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PM Barzani, US ambassador stress need for swift cabinet formation

“I emphasized that the parties' votes and shares should determine a new government configuration and lead to a government that is inclusive, strong and unified,” said PM Barzani

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US Embassy issues Iraq travel warning: Terrorism, civil unrest

The US Embassy in Baghdad issued a travel warning for Iraq citing terrorism and civil unrest, urging caution and monitoring of local developments.

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Muqtada al-Sadr demands closure of US embassy after Rafah strike

Muqtada al-Sadr calls for closing the US embassy in Baghdad after condemning Israeli strikes in Gaza, as Iraq condemns the attacks and supports Palestinian cause.

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