US issues security alert on Iraq amid regional tensions
Monday 13/May/2019 - 02:27 PM
The US Embassy in Iraq has issued a security alert,
warning US citizens of “heightened tensions” in Iraq and advising against
travel there.
The advisory warning was posted on Twitter on Sunday
night. It comes at a time of rising tensions in the Middle East between the
United States and Iran.
The warning follows a surprise visit to Baghdad by
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, which he said was aimed at demonstrating US
support for the Iraqi government, as the US says it has been picking up
intelligence that Iran is threatening American interests in the Middle East.
During his visit, Pompeo also said he wanted to
underscore Iraq’s need to protect Americans in the country.
