"Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Do not travel to Iraq for any reason," the travel warning stated on Wednesday, June 11.

The announcement reflects a serious reassessment of the security situation in Iraq. The Department of State issued a stark warning, advising U.S. citizens not to travel to Iraq “for any reason” due to persistent threats including terrorism,

The U.S. has ordered an evacuation of non-emergency personnel from Iraq. A travel advisory has been escalated to a Level 4: Do Not Travel amid heightened regional tensions and security threats from terrorist groups targeting Western interests.

American citizens in Israel are strongly advised to limit internal travel and to maintain a high level of situational awareness. Iran remains under a longstanding "Level 4: Do Not Travel" advisory due to risks of terrorism, kidnapping, wrongful detention, and civil unrest.

THE Philippine Embassy in Baghdad has advised Filipinos in Iraq to avoid any unnecessary trips as tensions in the Middle East rise.

The US security warning further reminded the US citizens of the constant need for caution and increased personal security awareness, which includes knowing the location of the closest shelter in the case of a red alert,

The US issued security alerts across the Middle East after Israeli strikes on Iran, warning of missile threats and advising Americans to avoid travel or shelter in place across Iran, Iraq, Jordan, and Israel.