The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a security alert on May 5, 2026, warning that Iraqi terrorist militias aligned with Iran continue to plot attacks against U.S. citizens and targets throughout Iraq, including the Iraqi Kurdistan Region. The embassy noted that Iraqi airspace has reopened and limited commercial flights are operating, but advised U.S. citizens to not travel to Iraq for any reason and to leave immediately if there. The embassy remains open on ordered departure to assist U.S. citizens, but routine consular services are suspended.